Job Description

• Serve as the primary HR leader and business partner for the manufacturing site
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, discipline, coaching, and conflict resolution
• Lead or oversee employee investigations and ensure fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles, including workforce planning, interviewing, offers, onboarding, and new employee orientation
• Oversee HR processes related to employee lifecycle changes such as promotions, transfers, leave of absence, and terminations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local employment laws, including wage and hour, leave laws, discrimination, and workplace practices
• Serve as site compliance resource and represent HR in interactions related to employee claims, audits, or employment-related agency matters, as needed
• Partner with leadership on talent development, succession planning, training, and employee engagement initiatives
• Coordinate and oversee compliance and required training programs, including safety, harassment prevention, and corporate-required training
• Support workers’ compensation and workplace injury management in partnership with safety, finance, and external vendors
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and organizational charts
• Collaborate with payroll providers and finance to ensure accurate employee data; payroll processing is not performed in this role
• Utilize HR systems and reporting tools; familiarity with ADP Vantage is a plus
• Support updates and communication related to HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail
• Participate in cross-functional and corporate HR initiatives and special projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in employee relations, recruiting, and compliance
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience supporting training, employee development, and workplace safety initiatives
• Familiarity with HRIS systems; ADP Vantage experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity