HUMAN RESOURCES AND TALENT OPERATIONS MANAGER
Full Time
Temecula, CA, US
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Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $96,000.00 Annually
Position Summary
The HR & Talent Operations Manager is responsible for the full execution of Human Resources across all three wineries
This is a hands-on, operational leadership role. The primary responsibility is to protect the company through proactive compliance, disciplined recruiting, consistent documentation, and structured employee relations.
This role requires a seasoned HR professional who has operated in fast-paced hospitality environments and understands both legal exposure and operational realities.
This is not a corporate desk-based policy position.
Compensation: $90,000.00 - $96,000.00 depending on experience
Schedule: - Monday - Friday
- 9:00am-5:30pm
Benefits Per Company Plan Details:- Health, Dental & Vision
- 401K Matching Plan
- Life Insurance
- Hospital Confinement Plan
- Pet Insurance
- 3 weeks of PTO
- 2 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving + Christmas) + 6 Floating Holidays
The terms and conditions associated with each Benefit are outlined in the Associate Handbook, additional documentation provided by Human Resources, or within the policies of the carriers providing the benefits
Core Responsibilities
Recruiting & Talent Management
- Own recruiting for all non-executive roles across three properties
- Build structured hiring systems and reduce time-to-fill
- Recruit and vet management-level candidates
- Develop succession bench for key operational roles
Employee Relations & Risk Management
- Lead investigations and corrective action processes
- Distinguish between performance issues, policy violations, and interpersonal friction
- Coach managers to address issues directly and appropriately
- Prevent unnecessary escalation of minor disputes
- Ensure consistent application of policies
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain compliant personnel files
- Oversee wage-hour compliance in California
- Manage workers' compensation administration
- Oversee leave administration (FMLA, CFRA, etc.)
- Ensure termination documentation is defensible
- Update handbook and HR policies as required
Systems & Structure
- Install standardized onboarding procedures
- Implement performance documentation systems
- Establish clear escalation thresholds
- Deliver manager training on HR best practices
Scope Clarification
- Reports directly to the COO
- Owns day-to-day HR across three properties
- Does not require owner involvement in routine HR matters
- Works in coordination with the Controller regarding payroll data accuracy
Payroll processing and financial oversight remain under the Controller.
Required Experience
- 7-10+ years progressive HR leadership experience
- Multi-location hospitality, hotel, or restaurant group experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters independently
- Strong working knowledge of California labor law
- Experience managing workers comp and leave administration
- Proven recruiting success at both hourly and management levels
- Experience operating in founder-led or entrepreneurial environments
What We Are Not Looking For
- Corporate HR desk-based administrators
- Policy writers without operational experience
- Culture-program designers without recruiting and compliance depth
- Individuals uncomfortable making firm, fact-based decisions
Core Traits
- Operationally grounded
- Calm under pressure
- Structured thinker
- Direct communicator
- High documentation discipline
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