Human Resources Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager to drive strategic people initiatives and foster a high-performance culture at the Hermetic Seal manufacturing site. This role combines hands-on talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development to support business goals and enhance workforce engagement. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor to leadership, leveraging data-driven insights and HR expertise to influence outcomes and build strong employee connections.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive coaching, consultation and direction to management in areas of staffing, employee relations, policy administration, performance management, and overall organizational effectiveness
• Lead the Talent Acquisition process of full life cycle recruiting to include sourcing, screening, interviewing, preparing and closing candidate offers, & the employee onboarding/orientation process for all levels of the plant including operational direct labor and technical people leaders.
• Manage, provide guidance and support on employee relations issues; assess risk and determines appropriate course of action; conduct thorough and objective investigations as needed; escalate complex issues to HR Director
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
• Act as resource and partner to employees when needed providing guidance on and interpreting company policy as well as assuring that employee perspectives are heard and considered
• Design, direct and manage process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management.
• Coach managers in performance management including addressing performance issues, rewarding superior performance, and communicating performance expectations
• Accountable for the Performance Management systems
• Develop and implements HR programs that address and solve business problems and directly contribute to major long-term business objectives
• Track and analyze HR Scorecard metrics on employee actions, terminations, and voluntary attrition to recommend actions as needed
• Keep abreast of training opportunities and makes recommendations to management; work with managers to drive employee training and development programs
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, federal and state employment legislation, and legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees and HR compliance
• Lead company compliance with all existing federal and state labor legal and government reporting requirements including any related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, worker compensation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as California state regulations.
• Utilize data-driven insights to identify workforce trends, predict talent needs, and measure the impact of HR initiatives. Present actionable recommendations to leadership to optimize organizational performance and employee engagement.
• Support the Environmental, Health & Safety Program

Qualifications for Consideration:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or related experience and/or training
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience, manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Strong recruiting background for all levels of roles within and organization
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proven ability to develop effective business relationships across all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence and build trust with others through consultation and coaching
• Successful and demonstrated HR experience with proven track record in compensation practices, organizational development, employee relations, diversity, performance management, federal and state employment laws
• Prior business partner experience with a geographically dispersed team
• Excellent cross functional collaboration
• Proven ability to be self-directed and motivated
• Bilingual Spanish speaking skills strongly preferred