We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to guide people operations for a manufacturing organization serving the film, television, and video production market in Burbank, California. This position supports employees across office, shop, warehouse, and field-based teams while helping build a workplace that values accountability, safety, and collaboration. The role will oversee core HR programs including employee relations, hiring, compliance, compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination for a diverse workforce.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary HR partner for employees and leaders across administrative, production support, shop, warehouse, and field functions, providing practical guidance on workplace concerns and performance matters.
- Lead employee relations efforts by addressing conflicts, conducting investigations, coaching managers, and supporting fair disciplinary processes that align with company policy and employment law.
- Work closely with operational leaders and safety personnel to maintain compliance with workplace safety standards, manage injury reporting, coordinate workers’ compensation cases, and support return-to-work planning.
- Direct full-cycle recruitment for technical and business roles, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and job-specific orientation for new team members.
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations, with strong attention to California wage and hour rules, meal and rest break requirements, and documentation standards.
- Administer compensation and benefits programs such as medical coverage, retirement plans, leave programs, and disability offerings while helping evaluate pay practices against market conditions.
- Maintain accurate employee data in HR and payroll systems and partner with payroll contacts to support proper wage processing for both hourly and salaried staff.
- Help strengthen company culture by promoting consistent communication, employee engagement, and HR practices that support both operational efficiency and workforce advocacy.
- At least 5 years of progressive human resources experience, including 2 or more years supporting HR within manufacturing, industrial, logistics, equipment rental, or related operational environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a comparable combination of education and practical experience.
- Strong knowledge of California employment regulations, including wage and hour compliance, leave administration, and workplace safety obligations.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and payroll systems such as ADP, BambooHR, Paylocity, Gusto, or similar tools.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with frontline technical employees, supervisors, and senior leadership.
- Experience managing employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-moving setting.
- HR certification with strong attention to detail, or experience in multi-site office and warehouse environments, is preferred.
- Familiarity with entertainment production support, equipment operations, or rental-based service organizations is a plus.