HUMAN RESOURCES AND TALENT OPERATIONS MANAGER
Full Time
Temecula, CA, US
ApplySalary Range:
$100000+ 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
