About Red White & Blue Thrift

Red White & Blue Thrift is a growing thrift retailer with 35 stores across 15 states, supported by a network of depots, warehouses, and store support teams. Our nearly 3,800 team members work in retail, production, and procurement, giving quality goods a second life and making affordable shopping accessible in every community we serve. Our HR team is small, collaborative, and close to the business, so your work is visible and makes a real difference.

Job Summary

As a Senior HR Operations Specialist, you will own several of our most important HR operations and compliance processes, including leave and accommodation administration, I-9 and work authorization compliance, employment verification, and required employee documentation. This hands-on role is for an experienced HR operations professional who can step in with strong working knowledge, work with a high degree of autonomy, and use sound judgment to keep processes accurate, on time, and consistent across a multi-state organization, while escalating issues to HR leadership when needed.

You are highly organized, exceptionally detail-oriented, and thoughtful about how you prioritize your time, and you follow work through to completion while managing multiple deadlines. You are also naturally curious about how processes work and comfortable finding ways to streamline workflows, improve consistency, and build practical solutions that make recurring HR processes more efficient.

You will regularly work with employees and leaders, so you should communicate in a positive, professional, and persistent way to keep work moving. Because leaves of absence and work authorization matters can be stressful for employees, empathy, patience, and clarity are equally important. You will also support additional projects across Payroll, Benefits, HRIS, compliance, and other areas of HR as business needs arise.

This position is based in our Ventura, California corporate office and requires regular on-site presence to support HR operations, physical mail, and other administrative processes.

Compensation

$80,000 to $95,000 per year, based on experience, skills, certifications, and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Leave & Accommodation Administration
• I-9 & Work Authorization
• Employment Verification & Employee Documentation
• HR Operations & Compliance Support
• HR Systems & Process Management

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in I-9 and E-Verify compliance and in multi-state leave and accommodation administration, including federal and California leave requirements, along with working knowledge of unemployment claims, employment verification, and other HR compliance processes.

5+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, HR Operations, Leave Administration, HR Compliance, or a related area, including direct ownership of leave and I-9 processes.

Proficiency with HRIS and HR technology platforms; experience with Dayforce, HireRight, E-Verify, AbsenceSoft, and Smartsheet is preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business systems used to track, manage, and communicate HR-related work.

Experience supporting a multi-state, multi-location workforce, particularly in an environment with a large hourly/non-exempt employee population, is preferred.

Demonstrated experience managing high-volume HR processes, deadlines, documentation, and employee follow-up across multiple areas of responsibility.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Location and Travel

This position is based in the Ventura, California corporate office and is expected to work on-site. Limited travel may occasionally be required based on business needs.

Physical Requirements

Computer Work: The primary responsibilities of this role involve working on a computer and performing tasks that require prolonged periods of sitting, typing, reviewing information, and using a computer monitor.

Travel: Occasional travel to Company locations may be required based on business needs. Travel may involve driving, conducting on-site visits, and/or attending meetings.

Mobility: The ability to move throughout the office and during occasional on-site visits is necessary. This may include standing, walking, reaching, bending, and occasional lifting or carrying of files, office supplies, or other materials.

Visual and Auditory: The role requires the use of visual and auditory senses to review computer screens and documents and to communicate effectively during meetings, phone calls, and other interactions, both in person and remotely.

Communication: Effective verbal and written communication is essential when interacting with employees, leaders, HR team members, and other internal and external partners.

Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers for tasks such as typing, writing, sorting mail and documents, and handling standard office equipment is necessary.

Safety: Adherence to applicable safety guidelines and protocols is required while working in the office and when visiting Company locations.

Environment: This role is primarily performed in a corporate office setting, with occasional work at Company locations. These environments may include indoor and outdoor spaces and may involve exposure to varying physical surroundings and weather conditions during travel or on-site visits.

Language Requirements

Conversational fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) is preferred. This role involves frequent interactions with employees, leaders, and team members who primarily communicate in Spanish, as well as corporate stakeholders who communicate in English.

Red, White, and Blue Thrift is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities.