Human Resources Manager

Jessie Lord Bakery•Torrance, CA

31d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Leads the strategic and functional operations of the HR department, aligning staff management with organizational goals. Provides human resources expertise to the business and advises on all matters related to human resources, benefits and safety related issues. Responsible for understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with all relevant employment, payroll, safety and benefits legislative requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources management or a related field
Previous supervisor and project management experience a must.
Minimum of 10+ years HR Management and Generalist experience, within a manufacturing facility; food manufacturing highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of CA HR laws, regulations, and best practices
Excellent computer skills, Excel, Word, Power Point
Experience with Rippling systems
Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish)
Excellent communications – written and oral – including presentation skills and translations (English/Spanish).

Nice To Haves

SHRM and 30 OSHA Certification highly desirable including OSHA document requests and fines
Training/mentoring experience highly desirable
Able to anticipate needs and be proactive

Responsibilities

Collaborates with senior leadership to develop HR strategies that support company growth, staffing, and retention goals.
Oversees the full recruitment lifecycle, onboarding, and performance management processes.
Acts as a liaison to manage grievances, investigations, and employee engagement initiatives to improve morale.
Ensures company adherence to local, state, and federal labor regulations; develops and updates company policies.
Manages payroll processes, benefits administration, and compensation structures to ensure competitiveness.
Understand the applicable labor laws, regulations, and contractual language and able to effectively communicate them to employees and managers.
Facilitate legal and regulatory compliance to all internal and external reporting entities by preparing and maintaining required reports and policies, handling unemployment claims, OSHA inspections and citations and conducting required investigations.
Current knowledge of best practice human resources processes and tools in the areas of performance management, compensation, recruiting, talent development and succession.
Demonstrates understanding of the financials and metrics of the business. Shows appreciation for, understands, and balances the needs of employees with the needs of the business.
Responsible for providing guidance and support on performance management concerns through fair and consistent application of appropriate disciplinary procedures and/or legal requirements.
Understanding and managing leave of absence policies through the HRIS system, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FMLA/CFRA, Pregnancy Leave, etc.
Understanding and managing the bi-weekly payroll and understanding/programming of system.
Managing Companywide Employee Benefits and building/managing insurance policies and renewals; time and attendance, time-off policies, medical benefits, annual enrollments and 401(k) while utilizing the HRIS system.
Managing temp labor workforce
Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions, including job postings, applicant screening, interviews, and offer letters.
Create and provide new employees with a comprehensive onboarding program to enable a smooth transition into the Organization.
Prepare internal HR related documents including employment, promotions, transfer letters and termination forms.
Manages WC Claims.
Represents and manages the process of labor, safety and OSHA related matters.
Oversee all HR related functions of three company sites.