Human Resource Manager

Human Resources Manager

Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting firm specializing in grassroots mobilization, coalition building, campaign management, marketing, communications, and strategic consulting. Street Level Strategy combines time-tested grassroots engagement strategies with a data-driven, results-first approach to design and execute high-impact programs for clients across various industries and sectors.

Street Level Strategy is a growing firm with a footprint across North America. Our team of over 30 professionals is based in Pasadena, CA, with offices in Sacramento and Berkeley, CA. Clients include political candidates, ballot measures, issue advocacy campaigns, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 corporations across the US and Canada.

We take pride in the diversity of our team we are bilingual, have women and people of color in high-level leadership positions, and reflect the diversity of the communities we work in.

Street Level is hiring a Human Resources Manager in Pasadena, CA.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager will be an integral member of the firm's operations and management team helping foster the firm's growth. The HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Talent Acquisition team, leading employee onboarding, administering benefits, leading compliance, managing employee relations, supporting the payroll team, assisting with policy development, and fostering a firmwide culture and values.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the Talent Acquisition Team to attract and retain top talent in a political and public affairs setting.
• Manages employee onboarding and orientation programs to integrate new hires efficiently and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee and administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and providing employee support on plan options.
• Administers and tracks leaves of absence, including FMLA/CFRA/PDL, STD, LTD, and other applicable leave programs, ensuring compliance and timely communication.
• Manages employee relations, including conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions, fostering a collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Partners with supervisors on performance management procedures, offering coaching and guidance to enhance team effectiveness.
• Develops, implements, and oversees employee training and development programs focused on professional growth, leadership, and industry-specific skills.
• Implements and oversees HR policies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within a politically engaged workforce.
• Monitors and remains current on evolving HR laws and compliance requirements, particularly those affecting political and advocacy organizations.
• Utilizes ADP Workforce Now and Bamboo HR to manage payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance tracking.
• Supports crisis management and rapid response HR strategies in high-pressure political campaign environments.
• Oversees workplace safety, occupational health, and security compliance, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations.
• Maintains records of personnel-related data in both digital and physical formats, ensuring compliance with legal and ISO documentation requirements.
• Ensures adherence to employment laws and industry regulations by monitoring legislative changes, enforcing compliance, and advising leadership on necessary policy updates.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive political and personnel matters.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of HR management experience, preferably in a political, advocacy, or consulting environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or equivalent
• Professional HR certifications such as SPHR, PHRca, or SHRM-CP is required.
• Expertise with HRIS programs with experience using ADP Workforce Now and Bamboo HR preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance, including evolving labor regulations in 2026.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with employees at all levels.
• Experience in conflict resolution, performance management, and fostering a positive organizational culture.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, G Suite, and HR software systems including Bamboo HR and ADP Workforce Now.
• Proven ability to uphold confidentiality and manage sensitive employee and organizational matters.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.
• Must be able to have predictable and reliable attendance.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the HR Manager to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. These include the ability to:

• Work in a standard office environment and utilize a computer, keyboard, and telephone for extended periods of time.
• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods while performing administrative and computer-based tasks.
• Communicate effectively, including speaking, hearing, and exchanging accurate information with employees, leadership, vendors, and external partners.
• Occasionally move about the office and attend meetings, training sessions, or events at various locations.
• Occasionally lift, carry, or move materials weighing up to 20 pounds, such as files, office supplies, or event materials.
• Travel occasionally to offsite meetings, events, or campaign-related activities, which may require extended work hours, including evenings or weekends.
• Operate standard office equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, and related technology.
• Adapt to fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, including responding to urgent or time-sensitive matters.

Compensation

Street Level's compensation package consists of three components: 1) a base salary, 2) performance bonus, and 3) firm-wide profit sharing. The pay scale for this position is $120,000 to $130,000. An HR Manager who meets or exceeds performance goals can earn up to $150,000 annually.

Core Benefits

• 32 days of paid time off: 10 vacation days, 9 sick days, 13 holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Street Level pays 75% contribution toward Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with 4% company match

Perks

• Hybrid in office schedule - 2 days remote and 3 days in office each week.
• Weekly in office catered lunch
• Paid office parking
• Graduate school tuition assistance program
• $5,250 annual Professional Development benefit
• Firm wide social events including summer outing, winter mountain trip, and annual off-site retreat.