Manager, Human Resources
About The Position
The Human Resources Manager directs the full lifecycle of human resources for a multi-site manufacturing facility and reports directly to the President of the Aerospace and Defense Business. The role requires frequent presence on the production floor, close collaboration with operations and safety (HSE) teams, and familiarity with industrial labor laws in California and New York. The position is based at Digitran, a unit of Electro Switch Corp, in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and involves occasional travel, with the qualifications section specifying travel of 20% to 25% to California and New York units. The manager leads the Human Resource Department, helps develop strategic goals and objectives with the President, and implements policies and objectives established by the Corporate office. The role oversees recruiting, employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, safety, compliance, training, and the department budget. It also works with outside legal counsel and consultants on employment-related lawsuits, hearings, and charges, and supports compliance across company units. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Business Management and at least 15 years of experience, including seven years in a manufacturing environment. An MBA or MA in an appropriate field is desirable; an HR management/policy certificate and PHR/SPHR certification are also desired. The role requires knowledge of California employment law and working knowledge of listed federal and state equal employment laws. New York employment law knowledge is not required at hire but must be acquired within six months.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Business Management.
- At least 15 years of experience, including at least seven years in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong people-management skills, including building motivated, high-performing teams, holding people accountable, providing useful feedback, and resolving conflict.
- Strong communication skills and influential management ability.
- Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and database applications.
- Ability to travel 20% to 25% to California and New York units.
- Ability to work independently and self-direct, prioritizing work appropriately.
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing a budget and meeting forecasts.
- Strategic capability combined with willingness to examine details and drive solutions.
- Working knowledge of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, ADEA, EPA, GINA, PDA, PWFA, protected classes, ADA reasonable-accommodation processes, California harassment investigations, retaliation prevention, and EEOC charge responses and investigations.
- Basic working knowledge of California employment law, including FEHA, California Civil Rights Department procedures, required harassment-prevention training, wage and hour laws, meal and rest break requirements, leave laws, and ADA reasonable-accommodation standards.
- Ability to learn New York employment law within six months, including New York State Human Rights Law, anti-harassment requirements, salary-transparency rules, leave laws, and protected classes unique to New York.
- Regularly sit, stand, and walk onto the shop floor.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or MA in an appropriate field.
- Certificate in HR management or policy.
- PHR/SPHR certification.
- Knowledge of OFCCP compliance, Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), EEO-1 reporting, veteran hiring requirements, disability hiring and accommodation programs, and export-control awareness.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and control all activities of the Human Resource Department.
- Participate with the President in developing strategic goals and objectives for the Human Resource Department and division.
- Implement Human Resource policies and objectives developed by the Corporate office.
- Work with management and employees to achieve overall company objectives.
- Establish recruitment and placement practices and procedures; interview candidates for employment.
- Identify qualified personnel and coordinate new-hire orientation and on-the-job training programs.
- Recommend employee-relations practices and communications programs to promote positive employer-employee relationships and employee morale, and ensure employees are treated with respect and dignity.
- Implement and annually update the compensation program; maintain job descriptions; and conduct or participate in annual salary surveys.
- Recommend, develop, and administer salary structures, pay policies, performance appraisal programs, employee benefit and wellness programs, and company safety and health programs; monitor effectiveness and cost containment.
- Oversee payroll processing, administration, and reporting for hourly/non-exempt and exempt payrolls.
- Administer and monitor safety programs; oversee workers’ compensation claims; and represent the company at DIA conferences and hearings.
- Complete regulatory audits related to safety, labor records, and other areas to help ensure compliance across company units.
- Formulate and coordinate the company’s position in employment-practices lawsuits, hearings, and charges, with support from outside legal counsel and consultants.
- Revise and redraft the Company Handbook to update compliance provisions, with support from an outside consulting specialist.
- Develop and recommend training programs for hourly/non-exempt and exempt employees.
- Ensure employment, safety, personnel, and equal opportunity policies and practices comply with federal and state labor laws.
- Assist supervisors and managers with employee-relations issues and matters.
- Oversee and administer employee benefit programs.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate health and wellness programs.
- Develop and manage the Human Resource Department budget and expenses.
- Perform other activities and responsibilities as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
