Human Resources Director

Our client is a renowned business in the packaging/injection molding industry. They have been in operation for over 100 years, building a business based on strong relationships, quality craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to customer satisfaction. They are seeking a Director of Human Resources who can oversee the HR operations at their various manufacturing plants and ensure the safety and compliance of their hard-working employees, positioning the company for growth and continued success well into the future. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing the implementation of employee policies and procedures, addressing employee management in a warehouse setting, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This is an in-person role based in Long Beach, California with 20-30% domestic travel to additional offices/sites in NorCal, Indiana, and Georgia.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the enterprise's compliance with relevant employment law and company policies including risk management, compliance with state and federal employment law, maintenance of and adherence to employee handbook, creation and support of HR policies, and leadership over performance feedback, discipline, and termination processes

• Track and optimize key HR metrics like cost per hire and retention rates

• Streamline the HR department's time-consuming tasks, while simultaneously delivering value-added results for operations

• Oversee payroll operations and keep track of overtime costs

• Serve as an escalation and mediation point to address manager/team member issues

• Work closely with the company's senior leadership team and functional leaders

• Partner closely with operations teams and Plant Managers in day-to-day matters, employee relations, employee engagement, management training, recruiting, policy adherence, cultural initiatives, and more

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Manage and administer employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support to employees

• Oversee employee leave management, including related policies, procedures, and laws

Qualifications:

• 8-12+ years of experience working in Human Resources, at least 4 of which were in a manufacturing setting

• 3-5+ years of experience at the Director level or in a people management/leadership role

• SHRM certified, a big plus

• Strong experience with CA law (wage & hour, worker's compensation claims management, etc.)

• Strong leadership, organizational, and people management skills

• Ability to speak Spanish is strongly preferred

• Ability to visit the corporate office in Northern California once a month, and remote plants in Indiana and Georgia once per quarter.

Compensation:

Targeting a base of $150-$175k plus bonus