Manager, Human Resources - California

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 HR strategies and people priorities with business objectives, and supports change management, organizational development, team building, internal communications, and an inclusive workplace culture. It also oversees employee relations and compliance, recruitment and talent processes, performance and succession planning, employee development, and HR reporting and analytics. The position is based in Long Beach, California, is full-time, and is classified as a first-shift, non-DOT safety-sensitive position. The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.

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, with 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.
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 work with relevant 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 a strong employer brand and professional network to attract and retain top 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 make recommendations on internal equity, compensation planning, and market competitiveness.