The Premier HR & Payroll Partner for the California Association of Realtors

Rising Tide HR offers more than just sound advice. We provide complete hands-on management of your people operations. Our tailored HR & Payroll solutions align with your goals and objectives to supercharge your success.

California Realtors Association Resources

California Employee Handbook

A comprehensive guide to ensure compliance with California labor laws and company policies. Keep your team informed and protected with clear workplace guidelines.

California Independent Contractor Handbook

Essential policies and best practices tailored for independent contractors in California. Stay compliant while setting clear expectations for contractor relationships.

Directions to Complete Handbook

A step-by-step guide to finalizing and customizing your company’s essential policies. Ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with your business needs.

Disclaimer: While these templates are designed to provide a strong foundation for your handbook, Rising Tide HR is in no way liable for the contents of the handbook, its ongoing upkeep, or how it is utilized in practice. It is your responsibility to customize, update, and maintain the handbook to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, as well as to align it with your company’s specific policies and culture.

Everything HR, all in one monthly service

  • • Create hiring plans & strategy

    • Job descriptions

    • Job posting & maintenance

    • Free or paid sourcing tactics using Indeed, Glassdoor, local job boards, and more

    • Competitive pay strategy & structure

    • Manage candidate funnel

    • Oversee interview process & scheduling

    • Support outstanding candidate experience

    • Candidate negotiations

  • • Hosted compliance trainings (live or zoom)

    • Quarterly & annual reporting

    • Fair pay strategy

    • End-to-end employee compliance reviews pre-funding

    • People analytics design and tracking

    • Cal Savers implementation

    • State Disability Leave

    • FLSA exemption review (employment types, contractors)

  • • Day 1 welcome & set up (single employee, employee class)

    • Build out multi-week training plans

    • Compliance training (harassment)

    • Introductory management programs

    • Leadership development programs

    • DiSC & behavioral assessments

    • Diversity, equity & inclusion training

  • • I9 & legal document compliance

    • Handbook creation & annual updating (federal & state specific)

    • Unique policy creation to meet the industry and needs of your business

    • Flexible payroll support tailored to your business needs, from backup assistance to full-service management.

    • Accurate and timely payroll processing to ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.

    • Proactive management of payroll functions to streamline operations and reduce administrative burden.

    • Comprehensive solutions that provide the expertise and efficiency of a fully staffed payroll department.

  • • Advise on ad hoc employment situations

    • Conflict resolution

    • Situations requiring disciplinary action and dismissal

    • Downsizing planning; layoffs & furloughs

    • Unemployment claims

    • Employment & labor law advisement

    • Build progressive disciplinary processes

  • • Pulse and feedback surveys with leadership action plans

    • Wellbeing activities & programs

    • Introduce or implement diversity & inclusion programs and employee resource groups

    • Career ladders and job paths

    • Organizational change

    • Build out an internal HR function

  • • Payroll system implementation

    • Ongoing payroll administration

    • HRIS implementation

    • Employee data cleanup and compliance

    • Benefit system set up & administration

    • Monthly, quarterly, & annual employment reporting

  • • Headcount planning & growth projections

    • Build and implement performance management programs

    • Organizational communication

    • Design company objectives and goals (SMART, OKR, etc)

    • Outstanding change management

    • Ensure competitive and comprehensive benefits by working with your current broker or selecting a new one.

    • Negotiate low-cost rates and streamline benefit enrollment for a hassle-free experience.

    • Provide ongoing support, communication, and education to help employees make informed decisions.

Experience HR excellence

With over 100 years of combined HR, Accounting, and Payroll experience, our team of professionals deeply understands the challenges that businesses face in today's fast-paced and constantly evolving environment. We leverage this expertise to develop customized solutions that solve immediate HR & Payroll challenges and position our clients for long-term success.

Our success is tied to the success of our clients

  • “Now that I know the benefits of having Rising Tide HR as part my the team, I wouldn't start a company without them.”

    Adam Stager, CEO of TRIC Robotics

  • “Rising Tide HR helped me to create a heartfelt but clear-cut Employee Handbook that articulates the finer points of the employer-employee relationships within my company.”

    Courtney Mellblom, CEO of Farmermaid Flowers

  • “Working with Rising Tide HR has been an absolute pleasure. Their attention to detail is impeccable and they consistently meet all deadlines.”

    Russ Nuffer, CEO of GrowFit

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Rising Tide HR has helped hundreds of leaders streamline their HR & Payroll operations. Are you curious about how we can do the same for your organization? Contact us to schedule an initial consultation.

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