Human Resources Manager

Distribution & E-Commerce Company Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Up to $110,000 Base Salary. Bilingual Spanish/English Required Our client, a rapidly growing distribution and e-commerce organization, is seeking a HR Manager to support a large, high-volume workforce within one of its Southern California operations. This is a highly visible, employee relations-focused HR leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering closely with both employees and managers. The ideal candidate is comfortable serving as the primary HR presence onsite, spending time on the warehouse floor, navigating complex employee situations, and helping drive a positive workplace culture. Position Overview This role supports a workforce of approximately 350-400 employees that can significantly increase during peak seasons. The HR Manager will be responsible for handling a high volume of employee relations matters, conducting investigations, coaching managers, supporting leave and accommodation processes, and helping foster a strong employee experience across the operation. This is not a desk-only HR role. We're looking for someone who enjoys being visible, building relationships, solving problems, and partnering directly with leaders and employees in a fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary HR partner for a large hourly workforce in a high-volume operation Handle complex employee relations matters, including performance concerns, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and workplace investigations Conduct employee investigations and provide recommendations to leadership Partner with managers to navigate challenging employee situations and drive consistent people practices Provide guidance on LOA, ADA, FMLA, accommodations, and California employment law Coach leaders on employee relations, communication, performance management, and engagement strategies Build strong relationships with employees while maintaining accountability and appropriate boundaries Maintain a consistent presence on the warehouse and distribution floor Support employee engagement, culture-building, and retention initiatives Help leadership create a positive, compliant, and productive work environment Qualifications Bachelor's degree required 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience Strong employee relations experience in a high-volume environment Extensive experience conducting workplace investigations Strong knowledge of LOA, ADA, FMLA, and California employment law Experience supporting warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or e-commerce operations Experience supporting large hourly employee populations Strong manager coaching and business partnership experience Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills Preferred Qualifications SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification Experience serving as the primary HR contact for a large employee population Experience helping drive employee engagement and culture transformation initiatives What We're Looking For The ideal candidate has been the \"face of HR\" for a large hourly workforce and is comfortable handling employee relations issues on a daily basis. This person should be approachable yet firm, relationship-oriented yet accountable, and capable of building trust while navigating difficult conversations. Success in this role requires strong business partnership skills, resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certification requirements, office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (\"we,\" \"our,\" or \"Vaco by Highspring\") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal . Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here . Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here . Residents of all other states may access our policies here . Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here . Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits). #J-18808-Ljbffr