Arabesque Conservatory of Music · 18 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expArabesque Conservatory of Music is dedicated to delivering inclusive, high-quality music and art education and music therapy services. The HR Manager plays a critical role in sourcing and recruiting exceptional talent while ensuring compliance with HR regulations and managing employee relations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Source candidates, recruit, screen and schedule quality applicants for various positions
Provides guidance to employees on the interpretation of all policies, procedures, and guidelines
Coach the HR / Recruitment team to deliver consistently outstanding results, in accordance with KPIs
Supports the School Director administratively with preparation of all documents, employee files, and conducts HR related functions as part of the entire employee life cycle that fosters positive employee relations (i.e., onboarding, employee experience, terminations, leave of absence, etc.)
Leads the onboarding process is complete and in compliance with Company guidelines
Supports the Director with employee relations investigations administratively when necessary. i.e., note taking, collecting data, etc
Ensures proper maintenance of confidential employee information and employee records. Ensures timely and accurate entries into employee databases
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent
Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CA-specific requirements (e.g., Wage Order compliance, meal/rest break rules, pay transparency rules, required postings, mandatory training such as AB 1825/2053 harassment prevention)
Maintain and update employee handbook, HR policies, and procedures to reflect evolving California legislation.Prepare and submit required reports
Assist with compensation benchmarking, wage decisions, and compliance with CA wage-and-hour regulations, including overtime rules and minimum wage updates
Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee inquiries
Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.Coordinate mandatory state training requirements and track completion
Partner with leadership to design and implement professional development programs
Provide coaching and training to team members on HR procedures, compliance topics, and best practices
Support the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and California OSHA compliance
Assist with workers’ compensation claims reporting, communication, and return-to-work programs
Participate in safety audits and initiatives to ensure a safe and compliant work environment
Administer leaves of absence in alignment with FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), Paid Sick Leave, and other CA-specific leave entitlements
Coordinate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators to ensure proper documentation and communication
Oversee interactive process meetings and reasonable accommodation requests under ADA/FEHA
Act as Custodian of Records for DOJ / FBI livescan background checks and ensure consistent compliance with applicable rules and regulations
Act as Program Administrator for eVerify+ and other federally mandated verification platforms
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in an HR generalist or HR management role
Demonstrated expertise in California employment laws and regulations
Experience managing employee relations issues and conducting investigations
Knowledge of leave laws including CFRA, PDL, FMLA, and ADA/FEHA accommodations
Strong interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills
HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)
Experience in multi-state compliance
Background supporting safety programs or workers' compensation administration
Able to prioritize and complete multiple, diverse work assignments with minimal direction and supervision
Detail oriented with a focus on quality results/deliverables
High ability to thrive and handle multiple priorities under tight timeframes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Customer focused, both internally and externally
Highest level of integrity and ability to keep information confidential
Strong computer (i.e., Google Sheets, Salesforce, CRM,) and data analytical skills, for the purposes of data entry and report creation and maintenance
Able to attain COR status for DOJ / FBI background checks
Preferred
Bilingual (e.g., English/Spanish) a plus
HRIS experience is a plus (not required)
Benefits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Company
Arabesque Conservatory of Music
"Nothing right can be accomplished in art without enthusiasm" — Robert Schumann Predicated on the infinite joy music brings to those who chose to pursue it, Arabesque Conservatory music programs in Los Angeles were founded by award winning musicians.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase