Human Resources Manager

Iris Technology Corp•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads day-to-day Human Resources operations at Iris Technology Corporation and provides leadership and oversight across recruiting, employee relations, performance management, employee development, benefits, compensation administration, and employment compliance. The Manager establishes and maintains consistent HR practices, supports workforce needs, strengthens employee engagement, and develops scalable processes that contribute to organizational effectiveness in a regulated aerospace and defense environment. The Manager serves as a trusted resource to employees and leadership, exercises sound judgment in HR matters, supervises assigned HR personnel, and works under the direction of the Director of Administration and Compliance. The role supports alignment of HR initiatives with corporate objectives and the continued growth and success of the company.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with responsibility across multiple HR disciplines and experience managing HR operations.
Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition and full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and employment compliance.
Strong working knowledge of federal and California employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices, including wage and hour, leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, and employee relations.
Experience developing and maintaining job descriptions, supporting workforce planning, and administering compensation and performance management programs.
Proven ability to independently manage sensitive employee matters, provide sound guidance to leadership, and exercise discretion and professional judgment.
Experience developing, implementing, and improving HR policies, procedures, systems, and processes to support organizational effectiveness and growth.
Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, managers, and executive leadership.
Proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems, Microsoft Office, and HR reporting tools.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person, as defined under applicable U.S. export control regulations.
Must successfully pass a background check consistent with applicable laws and company requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Experience in aerospace, defense, government contracting, manufacturing, or another highly regulated environment.
Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of Human Resources operations, ensuring effective service delivery, consistent practices, and alignment with company objectives.
Manage full-cycle recruitment, including workforce requisitions, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, selection, offers, and onboarding, with assistance from the HR Administrator.
Develop, maintain, and standardize job descriptions to reflect organizational requirements, responsibilities, qualifications, reporting relationships, and job-level expectations.
Support succession planning, internal mobility, and employee retention initiatives in coordination with functional leadership.
Manage employee relations and advise employees and managers on workplace concerns, conflict resolution, performance issues, corrective actions, and company policies.
Administer the performance management program, including annual reviews, self-assessments, performance improvement plans, and employee development initiatives.
Oversee employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, promotions, transfers, personnel changes, leave administration, accommodations, and offboarding.
Administer employee benefits and support compensation processes, including salary benchmarking, compensation analysis, benefits enrollment, and coordination with Finance and Payroll.
Ensure compliance with federal, California, and applicable local employment laws, including wage and hour requirements, leave regulations, workplace accommodations, equal employment opportunity, and employee recordkeeping.
Maintain, develop, and implement HR policies, procedures, employee handbook updates, and standardized processes.
Coordinate employee relations investigations, sensitive personnel matters, and employment-related risk assessments; escalate significant matters through established leadership channels.
Lead employee engagement, recognition, retention, and workplace culture initiatives that reinforce the Iris Standard and support a positive employee experience.
Identify employee training and development needs, coordinate required compliance training, and support leadership development and career growth opportunities.
Oversee HR information systems, personnel records, employee data integrity, and HR reporting to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and effective decision-making.
Establish and monitor HR performance metrics, including recruitment effectiveness, turnover, retention, employee engagement, performance review completion, and compliance.
Supervise and develop assigned HR personnel by setting expectations, accountability, professional development, and consistent service standards.
Support organizational growth, process improvement, and change management by developing scalable HR practices and strengthening workforce capabilities.
Collaborate with functional leaders to address workforce needs, improve management effectiveness, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices.
Support employment-related audits, regulatory reporting, due diligence activities, and coordination with external employment counsel as required.
Promote ethical conduct, sound judgment, confidentiality, accountability, and an employees-first culture consistent with Iris's values.
Perform additional duties, lead special projects, and support HR and organizational initiatives as assigned by the Director of Administration and Compliance.
Establish, monitor, and achieve HR departmental KPIs and OKRs in alignment with corporate objectives and performance expectations.
Deliver accurate and timely quarterly HR reporting with workforce metrics, performance trends, risks, and actionable recommendations.
Continuously improve HR processes, systems, and team capabilities to support organizational growth and scalability.

Benefits

Flexible education benefits.
12 paid holidays per year.
401(k) retirement plan offered after eligibility.
Paid Time Off (vacation and personal) accruing at 80 hours per year, with higher accrual rates according to length of service.
Five sick days per year, prorated by the quarter hired in.
Employer-paid Long Term Disability after eligibility.
Employer-paid Life Insurance after eligibility.
Supplemental Life Insurance offered after eligibility.
Group dental plan offered after eligibility.
Group vision plan offered after eligibility.
Health care benefit: 80% of the premium for the HMO plan allowed toward a plan of the employee's choosing, after eligibility.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered after eligibility.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company performance and achievement of revenue goals.