Job Overview
Are you a strategic HR professional with a strong background in manufacturing environments? We are seeking a dedicated Human Resources Manager to lead our HR operations at our precision metal fabrication facility. In this role, you will partner with plant leadership to manage full-lifecycle talent acquisition, employee relations, safety compliance, and payroll administration for our shop floor technicians, machine programmers, and administrative staff. If you are a proactive problem-solver who understands the unique workforce dynamics of a fast-paced production environment, we want to connect with you.
Key Responsibilities
- Talent Acquisition & Retention: Drive full-cycle recruitment for skilled manufacturing roles, including CNC laser/punch programmers, press brake operators, welders, and quality control inspectors.
- Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for coaching, conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary procedures, ensuring a fair and supportive culture.
- Compliance & Safety: Maintain compliance with California labor laws, OSHA regulations, and company safety policies, partnering with plant supervisors to foster a safety-first shop floor.
- Payroll & Benefits Administration: Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing, time-and-attendance tracking, and administration of health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
- Onboarding & Training: Facilitate comprehensive onboarding programs, compliance training, and skills development pathways for shop floor and office personnel.
- HR Metrics & Policy: Maintain accurate HR data, update employee handbooks, and advise leadership on compensation trends and retention strategies.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive HR management experience, ideally within a manufacturing, industrial, or precision machining/fabrication environment.
- Legal Knowledge: Deep, working knowledge of California employment law, wage and hour regulations, and safety compliance.
- Communication Skills: Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred to effectively communicate with our diverse production workforce.
- HR Systems: Proficiency with modern HRIS, payroll platforms, and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
- Interpersonal Style: Approachable, firm, and fair approach to employee relations with a strong presence on the shop floor.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience.
- Robust Benefits: Comprehensive Kaiser health and dental insurance.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Paid Time Off: PTO policy and paid company holidays.
- Stable Industry: Be part of a thriving, essential manufacturing sector with a collaborative team culture.
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person