Human Resources Manager

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Manager at our Auburn, CA location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics' Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.

Job Summary:

The HR Manager is responsible for administering corporate policies and procedures as they relate to core HR services, processes and programs as well as facilitate training, salary administration, performance management, and career development.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as HR point of contact and first line support for all Human Resources functions within the Auburn site.
• Partner with HR Leadership and client group(s) leadership to drive excellence through the organization, develop intellectual capital, and achieve organizational goals.
• Interpret and counsel others on policies, procedures and programs relating to the human resources of the company.
• Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high-level of employee morale; Consistently maintain favorable and effective relations among employees; accountable for motivating and stimulating supervisors and managers to ensure consistent, equal, and fair treatment of employees.
• Work collaboratively on teams and consult effectively and independently with all levels of the organization and within the general HR community.
• Work with managers, supervisors, and employees to address and resolve all types of employee relations issues, ensuring balance in representing all parties' interests.
• Diagnose problems and identify & implement appropriate solutions.
• Drive education, application, and issues surrounding the Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy Guidelines
• Ensure that compliance and HR practices are consistent with business objectives, internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the recruitment process for the assigned client base.
• Prepare job postings, place appropriate advertisements, and contact employment/recruitment agencies when appropriate; facilitate interviewing, including conducting interviews, background checks, and offer proposals.
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years in Human Resource Generalist/Business Partner work preferred. Experience in the manufacturing industry required.
• Strong working knowledge of HR processes and practices as it relates to a high growth environment with emphasis in employee retention, employee relations, needs assessments, and recognition/rewards.
• Experience with partnering with senior leadership and providing positive or constructive feedback.
• Strong ability to multi-task, take initiative, negotiate, and influence thinking and change within the organization.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong leadership skills
• High verbal and written and communication skills with the ability to present information at all levels.
• Outstanding analytical and decision-making skills
• B.S. or B.A. required-Human Resource Management, Business Management, or related field is preferred.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM or equivalent certification
• Experience recruiting.

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

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Salary range: $118,000 to $152,500. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.


This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.