Manager of Human Resources

About Us

St. Anton Capital is a respected real estate firm specializing in property development, construction, and property management across market-rate and affordable housing. With a team of 130+ employees across affiliated companies, we are committed to delivering high-quality housing and fostering a strong, collaborative workplace culture.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Manager of Human Resources to own and lead all HR and payroll functions for a workforce of 130+ employees across our affiliated companies. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional who is equally comfortable managing day-to-day employee relations, full-cycle payroll, and navigating complex California employment matters, including leave administration and litigation management.

This is a fully on-site position based at our corporate office in Sacramento, with a traditional work schedule beginning at 8:00 a.m. The selected candidate will receive training and transition support from the outgoing HR leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and compliance
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations and organizational matters
• Administer and manage employee leaves of absence in compliance with applicable laws (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, etc.)
• Manage and oversee employment-related legal matters, including coordination with outside counsel
• Handle employee issues, investigations, and conflict resolution with professionalism and discretion
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures
• Lead benefits administration, compensation planning, and employee engagement initiatives
• Own and manage full-cycle payroll processing for 130+ employees through Paylocity, including preparation, review, reconciliation, tax filings, and reporting, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across all affiliated entities
• Annually review, negotiate, and execute the company's healthcare benefit plans, including coordination with brokers, cost analysis, renewals strategy, and administration of all employee benefits programs
• Support training and development programs to strengthen team performance and retention
• Manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs
• Maintain HR systems, records, and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility
• Experience with litigation management and employee relations issues
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required
• Experience with Paylocity required
• Experience with Yardi and Ease preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, including FMLA/CFRA/PDL leave administration, wage and hour compliance, FLSA/PAGA requirements, and employee classification
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What We Offer

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Comprehensive benefits package

Leadership opportunity in a growing organization