We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support a manufacturing organization in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity will lead HR activities across multiple locations, partnering with leadership to strengthen employee relations, maintain compliance, and build effective people programs. The role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented HR team member who can balance day-to-day operations with strategic guidance in a multi-site environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct human resources support across several locations, creating consistent practices that align with organizational goals and workplace standards.
- Advise leaders on employee relations matters, staffing plans, performance concerns, retention efforts, and team development initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations, including requirements that affect multi-state operations.
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including hiring coordination, onboarding, transitions, and ongoing talent development activities.
- Administer core HR programs such as benefits support, leave coordination, policy communication, and general HR operations.
- Review workforce data and HR trends to identify areas for improving engagement, productivity, and employee retention.
- Facilitate training for supervisors and managers on compliance expectations, performance management, workplace practices, and employee relations topics.
- Partner with senior leadership to foster an inclusive, positive, and high-performing work environment across the organization.
- Manage HRIS records, personnel documentation, and required reporting to ensure accuracy, organization, and timely access to information.
- At least 3 years of experience in human resources, including responsibility for employee relations and HR administration.
- Demonstrated ability to support HR functions across multiple sites or a geographically distributed workforce.
- Working knowledge of benefits administration, leave processes, onboarding practices, and general personnel operations.
- Experience using HRIS platforms to maintain employee records, generate reports, and support HR workflows.
- Understanding of federal, state, and local employment law, with the ability to apply compliance standards in daily practice.
- Strong communication and partnership skills with the ability to guide managers and build trust across teams.
- Background in a manufacturing or similarly fast-paced operational environment is preferred.