HR Associate and Office Manager

"Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, payroll, leave of absence, policies, and personnel matters Process routine HR transactions (new hires, terminations, role changes, payroll updates, benefits enrollment) Maintain employee records and ensure HRIS accuracy and compliance Draft and distribute HR communications (policy updates, benefits information, compliance notices) Assist with recruitment coordination-posting openings, screening applications, scheduling interviews Ensure compliance with California labor laws and company policies in all employee matters"

"Oversee daily office operations, ensuring a clean, organized, and seamless workplace environment Manage relationships with vendors, building management, and maintenance providers Keep records and work on ML's filing system for Board Documents including Insurance Documents, minutes, etc. Ensure all employees have a bathroom and building key Handle incoming/outgoing mail, packages, and general office correspondence Monitor and restock office and kitchen supplies; maintain tidy and well-organized shared spaces Support coordination of office events, team lunches, happy hours, and occasional offsite gatherings"

Hybrid HR and office manager role reporting to the Executive Editor and supporting a 14-person team expected to grow to about 20. HR responsibilities include responding to employee inquiries on benefits, payroll, leave, policies, and personnel matters; processing new hires, terminations, role changes, payroll updates, and benefits enrollment; maintaining employee records and HRIS accuracy; drafting HR communications; coordinating recruitment and benefits administration; ensuring California labor law compliance; handling routine employee relations and assisting with union documentation. Office management duties cover daily operations, vendor and building relationships, mail and supplies, Board document filing, keys, event coordination, and culture-building. Qualifications include office management and HR experience and willingness to pursue additional HR training.

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