Manager, Human Resources - California (3283)

VSE AVIATION•Long Beach, CA

4d•$116,000 - $167,000

About The Position

The HR Manager leads all people operations in California, owning employee relations, legal compliance, and performance management. The role partners with senior leadership to align people priorities with company goals, supports organizational change and development, and promotes a positive, inclusive workplace culture. It also manages employee relations and California employment compliance, supports recruitment and talent processes, and uses HR data to inform recommendations on retention, engagement, compliance, internal equity, compensation planning, and market competitiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or HR, or an additional three years of equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
Seven years of experience, including four to seven years of leadership experience.
Experience in employee relations, organizational design, and performance management.
Excellent documentation skills.
Proven communication skills when working with leaders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration or a related field.
Bilingual ability.
Background in the manufacturing industry.
Experience using an HRIS system.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives, collaborating with senior leadership to align people priorities with company goals.
Assist in designing and delivering targeted solutions, including change management, organizational development, and team building.
Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture that reflects company values and drives employee engagement.
Support internal communications and coordinate with stakeholders on people-related messaging.
Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
Maintain knowledge of California employment legislation and review and update employment policies to ensure ongoing compliance.
Lead implementation and monitoring of drug and alcohol testing policies and associated procedures.
Deliver training and workshops to equip line managers to apply HR policies and procedures and understand their legal obligations.
Build an employer brand and professional network to attract and retain talent.
Support annual performance review, talent review, and succession planning cycles.
Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs aligned with business requirements.
Use HR data and HRIS reporting to track retention, engagement, and compliance metrics.
Use data to recommend actions related to internal equity, compensation planning, and market competitiveness.