Description We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for a Human Resources (HR) Manager in Santa Barbara, California. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing and overseeing legal staff recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and fostering a positive culture in the workplace. Responsibilities: + Supervise the full recruitment lifecycle, including the onboarding and offboarding of staff and attorneys. + Oversee benefits administration and coordinate with the accounting department to facilitate accurate and efficient payroll processing. + Manage employee timekeeping and attendance records, ensuring all entries are precise and current. + Organize and lead training programs along with conducting performance evaluations to encourage continuous professional growth. + Ensure compliance with HR policies, organizational procedures, and applicable employment laws. + Maintain detailed, up-to-date personnel files for all employees. + Provide firm-wide staffing coverage to guarantee all shifts and roles are adequately filled. + Spearhead community outreach efforts to strengthen organizational reputation and broaden engagement. + Cultivate a positive workplace culture, emphasizing teamwork, cooperation, and shared success. Requirements • Proven experience in utilizing ADP • Familiarity with ATS • Ability to manage Benefit Functions • Excellent Communication skills • Strong Compliance knowledge • Experience in handling Employee Relations • Understanding of Hiring Processes • Experience in conducting Performance Evaluations • Knowledge of Employment Law • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite • Experience in Full Cycle Recruiting TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .