Sr. Manager, Human Resources - Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality

Lucid Motors•Casa Grande, AZ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Manager, Human Resources to support Manufacturing Operations at our AMP‑1 facility. This role serves as the primary HR partner for Vehicle Assembly (e.g., Stamping, Body‑in‑White, Paint, General Assembly, Logistics, Facilities) and Powertrain operations. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role where you will be the primary point of contact for HR decisions, escalations, and employee support—serving as the primary HR leader and partner for both senior plant leadership and frontline teams— and have responsibility for managing 1st and 2nd shift operations. This role is also expected to travel as needed to support our off-site manufacturing facilities in Casa Grande, Coolidge, and Tempe. The ideal candidate is decisive, highly autonomous, and comfortable operating in ambiguity within a fast-paced EV manufacturing environment. This position is based out of our Advanced Manufacturing Plant in Casa Grande, AZ (Required onsite at least 4 days a week) (Monday -Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM core hours).

Requirements

8+ years of HR business partner or labor relations experience
Strong background in employee relations and labor-focused environments
Proven ability to operate autonomously and make sound decisions under pressure
Experience navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-moving operations
Deep knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
Strong communication and influence skills at all levels
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for supporting frontline teams
Learning agility and able to adapt as priorities, processes, and production needs change
Comfortable thinking differently/out-of-the-box while staying practical and scrappy; finding workable solutions with limited time or resources
Ability to partner with and challenge senior leaders while remaining accessible and relatable to shop-floor employees

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
PHR or SPHR certification
2+ years of experience leading or supervising a team
Experience supporting manufacturing, warehouse/logistics, or plant operations
Automotive, EV, or OEM experience a plus
Bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted HR advisor to plant, shop, and frontline leaders
Partner with plant leadership to understand the unique technical talent requirements and retention drivers
Align HR strategy and people plans with production and quality goals
Coach leaders on performance management, team engagement, and organizational effectiveness
Use people data and insights to influence leadership decisions
Support weekly business reviews (WBRs) with HR and talent analytics that empower shop leaders to run and be accountable for their areas
Serve as the primary HR contact and escalation point for operations, translating production goals, quality priorities, and labor needs into real‑time people decisions that keep operations running safely and efficiently
Provide on-the-floor HR presence and real-time guidance to leaders and employees in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Lead and standardize HR practices and policies across the site to ensure consistency and scalability
Build and refine HR processes that are practical for a manufacturing environment while supporting employee engagement, accountability, and compliance
Ensure smooth handoffs and continuity between first and second shift HR teams including supporting regular touchpoints with night ‑ shift leaders to share updates, reinforce expectations, gather feedback, and drive accountability
Maintain strong alignment between HR priorities and production needs
Support the rollout of the Lucid Production System and lean practices across the site
Analyze workforce data (headcount, attrition, attendance/absenteeism, engagement, overtime, ER trends) to identify risks and drive proactive solutions
Manage workforce planning, labor strategy, and headcount optimization to support plant production goals
Own execution of key HR processes, including: Performance cycles and talent reviews, Workforce/succession planning and labor reporting, Compensation, promotion, and calibration cycles
Lead or support cross-functional HR projects tied to plant growth and efficiency
Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs) on training, development, and performance programs
Work with leaders to help them create development plans for their team
Manage requisitions and reporting in SuccessFactors (HRIS)
Lead complex employee investigations with fairness, urgency, and consistency
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Apply policies consistently to mitigate risk and maintain trust
Partner with Legal and senior leadership as needed on sensitive matters
Support leaders in building a culture of accountability, recognition, and development on day shift
Drive engagement efforts that improve morale, retention, and productivity on day shift
Partner with leaders and EHS to support a strong safety culture through people practices and accountability