Human Resource Manager at AKUA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC – Newport Beach, California

Position: Human Resources Manager

Type: Salary, Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: Up to $120k per year (base salary + performance bonus)

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• PTO (Vacation, Sick)
• Equity Shares (ESOP)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the HR team and manage all department functions end-to-end, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, terminations, and payroll.
• Manage labor costs effectively by overseeing staffing levels, controlling overtime, and ensuring proper meal and rest break compliance.
• Resolve all legal and employee relations matters promptly, including investigations, disputes, and potential litigation.
• Maintain accurate and complete employee documentation and personnel files at all times in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Champion a strong organizational culture focused on employee training, development, engagement, and motivation.
• Ensure 100% compliance with all applicable California Labor Laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Experience: 3+ years of managing HR for 200+ employee company in California (preferred)

Company Description:

Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians across various levels of care at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.