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Human Resources Manager
Job Description
Human Resources Manager
Location: Temecula, CA
Compensation: $80,000 – $85,000 DOE
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Summary:
This position oversees the day-to-day human resources function for a dynamic hospitality company located in Southern California’s wine country. The company features multiple business segments, including food and beverage, lodging, and events, employing over 300 associates. The Human Resources Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational support while fostering a culture aligned with company values.
Responsibilities:
Manage all HR functions, including recruitment, training, onboarding, and performance management.
Oversee compliance with federal and state employment laws, including California-specific regulations (e.g., FEHA, CFRA, PAGA).
Administer employee benefits in coordination with accounting.
Handle unemployment and workers' compensation claims, investigations, and resolution of associate concerns.
Update and implement HR policies, procedures, and handbooks.
Maintain HRIS and coordinate payroll and accounting compliance.
Support safety policies and lead HR-driven initiatives for the company’s diverse workforce.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of HR management experience in the hospitality or food and beverage industry.
PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred.
Expert knowledge of employment laws, particularly California regulations.
Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Proficiency in HRIS, ATS software, and MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Benefits:
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
401(k) with employer matching.
Paid time off, including floating holidays and designated paid holidays.
Additional Requirements:
The role is based on-site and may require availability outside regular business hours, including weekends or evenings. Physical demands include occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.), standing for extended periods, and working in outdoor environments.
This role is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to contribute to a well-established organization in a picturesque location.
Meet Your Recruiter

Lucas Andrews
Lucas Andrews has over 15 years of experience in restaurant operations and another 5 of that being in recruiting and onboarding and leadership experience. During high school, Lucas began his career as a busser and moved up the ranks and was a part of the managing team within three years while going to college. Lucas had held many different management positions before transitioning into recruitment.
He grew up in a suburb of Roseville in Northern California, then moved to Southern California to pursue his successful restaurant management career. Lucas’s’ ability to see talent and passion for others makes him an exceptional recruiter.
Lucas is a devoted family man and spends most of his free time with his wife Ashley, and his two sons – Callum and Liam, and daughter Presley. He enjoys football, boating, basketball, hiking and fantasy sports!
Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States and Canada have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.
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