About Our Client

Regency Supply is a family-owned, national electrical and lighting distributor headquartered in Chatsworth, CA, with over 40 years of experience supporting contractors and maintenance professionals. Formed through the merger of Regency Lighting and AllSale Electric, Regency Supply offers a full suite of solutions, including lighting replacement (MRO), energy retrofits, construction and architectural lighting, design services through RL Studio, and 24/7 online ordering.

With additional locations in Kennesaw, GA, and across Southern California, Regency Supply combines extensive inventory with expert guidance to ensure contractors and clients receive the products and support they need—quickly and reliably. Founded in 1983 by Mike Goldstone and Ron Regenstreif, the company operates on core values of integrity, service, and expertise, often guided by the faith-based principles of its founders.

About the Role

The HR Leader is hands-on and operational, responsible for executing people programs, ensuring compliance, and supporting managers across the organization. This role operates close to the business, focusing on implementation, administration, and day-to-day problem-solving, while providing informed input to leadership.

Unlike a Director-level role, this position has limited company-wide decision authority and does not own enterprise HR strategy.

Key Responsibilities

HR Team Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and prioritization for the HR team
Build a high-performing, service-oriented HR function through coaching, feedback, and performance management
Assign work, monitor execution, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of HR services
Support capability development and professional growth of HR team members
Serve as an escalation point for complex employee relations or compliance issues
Model professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in all interactions

HR Execution & Program Implementation

Execute people programs in alignment with company strategy and leadership direction
Support workforce planning, organizational changes, and talent processes through implementation and coordination
Ensure consistency and quality in HR service delivery across the organization

Employee Relations & Compliance

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, investigations, and performance issues
Ensure compliance with federal and multi-state employment laws
Partner with external legal counsel on higher-risk matters and implement recommended actions
Maintain HR policies, employee handbook updates, and required postings

HR Operations & Infrastructure

Oversee HRIS, payroll coordination, benefits administration, recruiting processes, and leave management
Ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding processes and accurate personnel records
Maintain audit readiness, documentation standards, and record retention practices
Support operational needs such as reporting and, when needed, sales bid processes

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support

Coordinate benefits administration, including open enrollment and vendor communication
Support payroll processing and resolve issues as they arise
Ensure ACA compliance and required reporting
Provide data and administrative support but does not design or redesign compensation or benefits programs

Workers' Compensation & Safety Compliance

Administer the workers' compensation program, including claim intake, documentation, and coordination with brokers and carriers
Partner with managers on incident reporting and return-to-work processes
Maintain OSHA compliance, including recordkeeping (OSHA logs), training coordination, and policy implementation
Escalate complex claims, litigation, or regulatory issues to leadership and external advisors

Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance Support

Act as the internal coordinator for P&C insurance programs, including workers' compensation, EPLI, and liability coverage
Support annual renewals by gathering data, completing applications, and working with brokers
Implement coverage updates and communicate requirements internally
Maintain certificates of insurance (COIs) and evidence of coverage

Leadership Support

Advise managers on performance management, corrective action, and terminations within established guidelines
Train supervisors on HR policies, documentation standards, and compliance basics

Culture & Engagement

Support company values and culture initiatives across the organization
Execute training programs, engagement efforts, and internal communications as directed

Authority & Decision-Making Parameters

Has authority to:

Make routine employee relations decisions within established policies
Issue corrective actions, including terminations, with appropriate leadership approval
Interpret and apply existing HR policies and procedures
Execute programs and processes within defined HR, insurance, and safety frameworks

Does NOT have authority to:

Design or redesign compensation, benefits, or incentive structures
Commit the company to new vendors, employment models, or benefit programs
Independently make decisions on high-risk terminations, restructures, acquisitions, or WARN-related actions
Negotiate insurance coverage terms, select carriers, or materially change risk programs without executive approval

Requirements

8-10 years progressive HR experience
Strong California employment law knowledge
Experience supporting multi-location and warehouse environments
HR certification (PHR/SPHR) preferred
Handles confidential information with discretion and restraint
Ability to make sound recommendations without perfect information
Comfort operating in gray areas while managing legal and people risk
Maintains composure during conflict, investigations, and executive tension
Does not escalate situations through tone, defensiveness, or over-processing
Quickly earns trust with owners, managers, and frontline employees
Strong listener who can de-escalate employee concerns
Comfortable implementing decisions they did not personally make
Knows when to escalate vs. resolve independently
Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive employee matters with discretion, empathy, and sound judgment

Benefits

Key employee benefitsinclude:

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and often Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Financial Security: 401(k) plans and competitive salaries
Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and sometimes birthday time off
Work Environment: Hybrid, dynamic work environments
Focus on Culture: Emphasizes relationship, integrity, service, and expertise (R.I.S.E. values)

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Human Resources Leader (Manager/Sr. Manager)