Human Resources Manager

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Garden Grove, CA

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads the PB Fasteners HR function and serves as a strategic business partner to site leadership. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for leading the HR department and aligning its programs with business strategy in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. The role supports the site’s workforce needs while fostering an employee-focused culture and ensuring legal compliance. The manager oversees HR strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, compensation and talent decisions, full-cycle recruiting, succession planning, performance management, training and development, policies and procedures, employee relations and investigations, leave administration, workers’ compensation, and HR-related SOX controls. The position also oversees personnel records, audit support, pay equity and job evaluation, and partners with Environmental Health and Safety on OSHA compliance. The role requires strong knowledge of California employment law, HR metrics, internal controls, and HR systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive HR experience in a leadership role, with demonstrated experience leading HR teams and programs.
Proven full-cycle recruiting experience for exempt and non-exempt roles, including workforce planning, sourcing, selection, offers, and onboarding.
Hands-on experience with SOX compliance and internal controls related to HR and payroll processes, including audit support.
Demonstrated experience creating, implementing, and enforcing HR policies and procedures.
Demonstrated experience designing and executing succession planning and leadership development programs.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business goals.
In-depth knowledge of California labor law, wage and hour requirements, leave laws, and HR best practices.
Working knowledge of SOX requirements, internal control frameworks, and audit readiness.
Proficiency with HRIS and HR-related software, including Workday and ADP, and MS Office applications.
Strong investigative, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills; sound judgment and discretion with sensitive matters.
Strong analytical skills and ability to use HR data and metrics to guide decisions and communicate results to executives.
Leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports, business correspondence, policies, and procedure manuals and communicate effectively with employees and management.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail.
Ability to serve as a trusted business partner in a team environment within a manufacturing plant.
Understanding of general business metrics and their influence on departments and employees.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Aerospace or other regulated industry experience.
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification.
Advanced Excel skills.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the HR department, setting departmental goals and objectives with site management.
Develop, implement, and monitor HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures aligned with business goals; review HR metrics with leadership.
Advise site leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, compensation, and talent decisions.
Own the site recruitment strategy and full-cycle recruiting process, from workforce planning and requisition approval through onboarding.
Build talent pipelines for skilled manufacturing, technical, and leadership roles through agency partnerships, schools, community programs, and employee referrals.
Implement consistent interview and selection practices; manage offers, background screening, and onboarding; track and improve recruiting outcomes.
Lead succession planning, talent reviews, critical-role identification, successor-readiness assessments, and development of bench strength.
Partner with leaders on individual development plans, career paths, and rotational or stretch assignments.
Administer performance management, goal-setting, and annual reviews; coach managers on performance improvement and documentation.
Identify training needs and oversee training and development programs.
Create, update, communicate, and enforce HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook in compliance with applicable requirements.
Maintain knowledge of California labor law and proactively assess and reduce employment-related legal risk.
Ensure HR and payroll processes meet SOX requirements, including documented controls, segregation of duties, system access controls, approval workflows, and audit-ready records.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and testing evidence and remediating control deficiencies.
Oversee personnel records management, retention, and confidentiality; partner with Legal and outside counsel as needed.
Address employee relations concerns for exempt and hourly employees; manage complex issues and conduct objective, documented investigations, including ethics hotline cases.
Recommend corrective action and develop initiatives to improve workplace culture, morale, engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
Oversee leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, interactive processes, and accommodation requests.
Manage workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work, and fit-for-duty processes in coordination with carriers and third-party administrators.
Partner with Environmental Health and Safety to ensure OSHA compliance.
Oversee compensation practices, including pay equity, job evaluation, and wage compliance, in partnership with leadership.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties.