We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support a fast-paced logistics operation in Long Beach, California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can confidently oversee recruiting, employee support, leave administration, and day-to-day HR operations while working closely with leaders across the business. The right candidate will bring a hands-on approach, sound judgment, and the ability to manage priorities independently in a continuous 24/7 environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process by creating postings, reviewing applicants, coordinating interviews, preparing offers, and guiding new employees through onboarding.
- Act as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, offering practical guidance on workplace policies, procedures, and employee matters.
- Oversee leave administration, including family and medical leave and other absences, with careful documentation, tracking, and timely communication.
- Partner with leadership to address employee relations issues consistently, professionally, and in alignment with company expectations.
- Maintain organized and accurate employee files, HR records, and supporting documentation across core processes.
- Support key employee lifecycle activities such as onboarding, offboarding, status changes, and general HR administration.
- Use HR and workforce systems, including Kronos, to manage employee information, timekeeping, and payroll-related records.
- Collaborate with managers, peers, and executive leadership on ongoing workforce needs, HR priorities, and organizational initiatives.
- Contribute to employee engagement efforts by helping coordinate company events and culture-building activities.
- Provide dependable HR support with strong independent judgment and responsiveness to business and employee needs in a 24/7 operation.
- 5+ years of experience in human resources, including broad generalist responsibility in a fast-moving business environment.
- Demonstrated background in full-cycle recruiting, talent acquisition, and onboarding support.
- Strong knowledge of employee relations practices and HR administration.
- Experience managing leave programs, including family and medical leave and other employee absence requests.
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and timekeeping systems such as Kronos.
- Ability to maintain confidential records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and partnership skills for working effectively with employees, managers, and executive leadership.
- Comfortable operating as a self-directed HR resource in an around-the-clock operational setting.