HR Manager (Temporary)

HR MANAGER (TEMPORARY)Madhappy is a Los Angeles-based clothing brand made for a community of optimists, born in 2017. Madhappy uses apparel, events, and experimental retail spaces – including its permanent flagship in West Hollywood – to explore a personal expression as a means to an improved state of mind. Its own seasonal stores – with past and present locations including New York City (Soho), Aspen, Miami, East Hampton, and Tokyo – are each designed to reflect their site, while still sharing the brand’s DNA. The brand currently produces a selection of ever-evolving, evergreen classic styles, seasonally available collections and collaborations. Madhappy supports research and awareness in mental health through The Madhappy Foundation (a 501c(3) non-profit) and writes Local Optimist, a print magazine. Each to celebrate us as works-in-progress, and the personal and collective expression that is a part of that.About The JobWe are looking to hire a temporary full-time HR Manager for Madhappy.In this position, you will be responsible for running Madhappy’s HR department. This role will work to maintain efficient operations for all people management and culture management as we scale to new levels. This role will report directly to our Chief Brand Officer.You must be based in Los Angeles to be considered for this position.This is a temporary position scheduled to run from February 2026 through September 2026.ResponsibilitiesLearn current HR procedures to maintain efficient operationsManage Madhappy’s recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding procedures to continue to build a world-class teamAct as a champion for Madhappy’s strong and meaningful cultureRepresent our people and culture in leadership meetings for company strategy and decisionsManage our full-cycle feedback culture to ensure to consistently improveManage and run hourly and salaried payroll for our HQ and retail storesOversee the administration of employee benefits, policies, and office activitiesQualificationsAbout youExpertise and experience in building and scaling all aspects of People Operations, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, culture building, and other HR activities3+ years in an HR role, with at least 2 years as an HR leader2+ years of payroll experienceComprehensive knowledge of legal compliance across all 50 states, and expertise in California compliance policiesChampion Madhappy’s company culture, mission, vision, brand beliefs, and values throughout the organizationCharacteristicsPassionate about building diverse teams and culturesStrong communication skills — especially 1:1 and written/internal communicationsDriven to consistently improveBelief in our values and productWillingness to be a team player and be “down in the weeds”Desire to work in a fast-paced, fast-growing environmentBenefits15 days PTO, and 9 days sick pay annuallyPaid holidaysRetirement plans availableEmployee discount and early access to productsAbout MadhappyLearn more about our initiatives including Local Optimist & The Madhappy Foundation below and via Madhappy.com and @Madhappy.About Local OptimistLocal Optimist is a space for radical discovery and connection. By focusing on open conversations and mindful exploration, we orient people with reliable, optimistic resources — available at any moment.About The Madhappy FoundationThe Madhappy Foundation™ is non-profit organization, 501(c)(3) with a mission to improve mental health globally. Through The Madhappy Foundation™, 1% of proceeds from every sale benefit our efforts to raise awareness, fund research, and positively impact the mental health movement.Learn more here.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.