Manager Human Resources Administrative

Founded in 1912, LBDN was one of the first licensed child care programs in California, the first licensed program in Long Beach and the first to meet the high standards required for accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). LBDN has graduated thousands of young children who, upon entering kindergarten, were better prepared to take full advantage of their school experience.

LBDN’s history is deeply rooted in

the community. We are so much more than just a child care center, but rather an iconic Long Beach institution that continuously pushes the envelope of what it means to be a high-quality early childhood education program.

Our mission – to provide high quality early care and education for young children of working parents – has remained virtually unchanged for more than a century. In fact, our mission has become all the more vital to the community we serve as the need for quality early care and education grows.

This position contributes directly to LBDN’s mission to provide high-quality early care and education for young children of working families by creating a stable, compliant, and supportive employment foundation for the staff who carry that mission forward every day.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Human Resources (HR) Administrative Manager plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission by ensuring that the people systems supporting our work are thoughtful, compliant, and human-centered. This position is responsible for facilitating daily HR functions across the full employee lifecycle, including talent attraction, recruiting, onboarding, policy administration, compliance, employee support, employee engagement & development, and HR systems management.

The HR Administrative Manager serves as a trusted internal partner to leadership, supervisors, and employees, balancing regulatory responsibility with compliant care, clarity, and collaboration. Success in this role is enjoyment and striving for excellence in HR administration and process flows, such as researching and staying current on changes in HR law, policies, and best practices; implementing and maintaining compliance programs and HR policies;

and performing the routine yet critical tasks required to execute human resource programs, including tracking employee records and utilizing HR software (ADP). Ownership and continuously improving HR administrative processes, the HR Administrative Manager ensures that HR systems, policies, and practices remain compliant with federal, California, and local laws while supporting organizational growth and operational stability.

• Facilitate an accurate, compliant, and positive hiring cycle from candidate engagement, job offer through onboarding, and successful employee retention
• Ensure HR policy implementation is aligned with the Employee Handbook
• Annually facilitate updates to the Employee Handbook in collaboration with leadership
• Provide expertise in the development and administration of employee support programs
• Conduct workplace investigations in adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Maintain responsibility for the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Workplace Violence Prevention Policy (WVVP), and other such programs
• Maintain and develop policies related to employment practices
• Communicate effectively with employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and processes
• Manage administration of required employment postings (e.g., labor law posters)
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding HR processes, policies, and administrative support

• Manage all aspects of leave of absence administration, including compliance, communication, documentation, and coordination of leave dates with employees and supervisors
• Maintain current knowledge of rules and regulations governing all types of employee leaves
• Assist employees with questions and concerns related to leaves of absence, providing consistent and compliant guidance in complex situations
• Lead effective, respectful…