Human Resource Manager

We’re hiring a Human Resource Manager to support MBD’s continued growth by owning the systems that protect our people, strengthen performance, and keep the company compliant. This role is for someone who brings order, clarity, and calm to a fast-moving environment.

We’re looking for a long-term fit who aligns with our culture of treating every employee as a unique individual, with candor and respect. As MBD evolves, this role will grow with it.

Our interview process is thorough, and we appreciate your patience as we ensure a strong fit for both sides.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

People Support + HR Leadership

  • Serve as a trusted resource to MBD leadership, department managers, and all employees

  • Help sustain a culture that treats each employee as a unique individual, with candor and respect

Compliance + Core HR Standards

  • Ensure California employment law compliance

  • Maintain required employee training compliance

  • Keep the employee handbook current and aligned with company practices

Hiring + Workforce Planning

  • Recruiting and hiring

  • On-boarding and off-boarding

  • Succession planning

Performance + Accountability

  • Performance tracking and documentation

  • Annual compensation reviews

  • Disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans

  • Terminations and resignations

Safety + Claims

  • Safety program administration

  • Employee claims management

  • Workers’ compensation case management

Programs + Coordination

  • Employee benefits and rewards program management

  • Employee events coordination

  • Apparel management

  • Employment litigation case management (as needed)

WHAT IT TAKES

  • Fluently bilingual Spanish and English, including reading, writing, and the ability to verbally translate complex conversations

  • Excellent communication skills and high relational intelligence

  • Ability to connect quickly with people in a genuine and authentic way

  • Calm, solutions-oriented demeanor, especially in chaotic situations

  • Deep knowledge of California employment law and employer requirements

  • Strong focus and discipline: ability to determine what needs to be done, when it should be done, and stay on track

  • Can-do attitude: push through difficulty and find solutions

  • Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, and PDF markup/editing

  • Preferred (not required): familiarity with finish carpentry, cabinetmaking, or other skilled construction trades

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive Compensation (DOE)

  • Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k), paid holidays, sick time, vacation

  • Schedule - Full Time, Exempt

  • Location - Office in Newbury Park, CA with some travel to Northern CA and job sites

  • Start Date - Immediate

HOW YOU’LL GROW

This role is designed to grow with the company. As MBD evolves, you’ll have the opportunity to expand structure, refine systems, strengthen leadership support, and help shape the next phase of our people operations.

WHO WE ARE

Millworks By Design is a specialty trade contractor focused on high-end millwork and finish carpentry for premier residential and select commercial projects. We are known for disciplined execution and for being an excellent employer, with a large team of professional carpenters alongside project managers, engineers, estimators, and support staff.

Millworks By Design is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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