Human Resources Manager

HBD Industries•El Cajon, CA

9d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager serves as the primary HR business partner for the Precision Metal Products (PMP) manufacturing plant in El Cajon, California. This hands-on leadership role supports employees and plant leadership across employee relations, recruiting, compensation, payroll, benefits, training and development, safety, compliance, and workforce planning. The manager partners with plant leadership and corporate HR to support employees, develop leaders, maintain compliance, and ensure the plant has the talent and HR practices needed to support the business. The role oversees day-to-day HR operations and leads strategic HR, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives from planning through implementation. It also monitors workforce trends, labor costs, overtime, turnover, and staffing needs, and provides recommendations to plant leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Demonstrated experience independently managing employee relations, payroll, recruiting, compensation, safety, and HR compliance.
Experience leading HR and workforce-related projects from planning through implementation while managing day-to-day HR responsibilities.
Working knowledge of California employment and wage-and-hour requirements.
Experience with benefits administration and HRIS systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution skills.
Sound HR judgment and problem-solving ability.
Ability to independently manage multiple HR priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with production employees, supervisors, and senior leadership.
Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
Ability to analyze workforce, compensation, payroll, and staffing data.
Practical understanding of manufacturing operations and hourly workforce environments.
Ability to balance employee advocacy, compliance, and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing environment experience.
ADP experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and plant leadership, advising on employee relations, performance, attendance, discipline, policies, and workplace concerns.
Conduct and document employee relations investigations and coach leaders on performance management and corrective action.
Manage recruiting for hourly and salaried roles, including postings, screening, interviews, offers, and temporary staffing support.
Manage new-hire onboarding, orientation, employment documentation, and required HR and safety training.
Partner with leadership on staffing, workforce and succession planning, organizational changes, promotions, and retention initiatives.
Support compensation administration, including offers, wage adjustments, promotions, shift differentials, market reviews, and internal equity.
Oversee timekeeping and payroll administration and maintain accurate employee information and records in the HRIS.
Administer employee benefits and coordinate with corporate HR and service providers on enrollment, 401(k), leaves, and employee questions.
Support compliance with company policies and applicable federal and California employment requirements.
Own plant safety programs, including safety training, audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work activities.
Partner with leadership on employee development, training needs, job responsibilities, and performance expectations.
Lead strategic HR, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives from planning through implementation, working with plant leadership, corporate resources, and external partners as needed.
Monitor workforce trends, labor costs, overtime, turnover, and staffing needs, and provide recommendations to plant leadership.