Director, HR Business Partner

Sanders Industries Holdings•Long Beach, CA

15h•$166,834 - $183,934•Onsite

About The Position

Rubbercraft is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations at our Long Beach, California manufacturing facility and coordinate HR efforts at our site in Tempe Arizona. This role will partner closely with site and business leadership to align people strategies with operational objectives, strengthen employee engagement, and build organizational capability through employee development and succession planning. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing HR leadership experience and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred. About Rubbercraft: Rubbercraft is a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered elastomeric components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry. With decades of experience supporting mission-critical applications, Rubbercraft specializes in seals, gaskets, molded components, and other highly engineered solutions designed to perform in demanding environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years supporting a manufacturing environment.
Previous HR leadership experience required.
Aerospace or defense industry experience strongly preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of California employment law, employee relations, HR compliance, and HR operations.
Proven experience with employee development, succession planning, and talent management.
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong communication, coaching, influencing, and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.
Proficiency with HRIS platforms and workforce analytics.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.
Serve as a trusted HR partner to site leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and talent management.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.
Lead and support organizational change initiatives that strengthen business performance.
Develop structured training, development, and career-growth programs for hourly and salaried employees.
Partner with leaders to identify critical talent, strengthen succession plans, and build internal pipelines for key roles.
Support technical skills development, cross-training, and workforce capability initiatives.
Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, and career conversations.
Develop and lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, communication, recognition, and retention.
Foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace where employees feel valued and supported.
Partner with leaders to proactively address employee relations matters and reinforce company values and expectations.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and applicable aerospace and defense requirements.
Maintain strong knowledge of California employment law and ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices.
Support audits, regulatory reporting, investigations, and other compliance activities as needed.
Support competitive and equitable compensation practices, including job evaluations, salary reviews, and incentive programs.
Lead and support annual performance and merit review processes.
Partner with leadership and Corporate HR on benefits and other employee programs.
Leverage HR data and workforce metrics to identify trends and support business decisions.
Ensure accurate and timely HR records, reporting, and HRIS administration.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and overall service delivery.