Human Resources Manager

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager serves as the primary HR business partner for the Precision Metal Products (PMP) manufacturing plant in El Cajon, CA. This position provides hands-on HR leadership and support across employee relations, recruiting, compensation, payroll, benefits, training and development, safety, compliance, and workforce planning. The HR Manager partners closely with plant leadership and corporate HR to support employees, develop leaders, maintain compliance, and ensure the plant has the talent and HR practices needed to support the business.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and plant leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, performance, attendance, disciplinary matters, policies, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct and document employee relations investigations and coach leaders on appropriate performance management and corrective action.
• Manage recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, and temporary staffing support.
• Manage new-hire onboarding, orientation, employment documentation, and required HR and safety training.
• Partner with leadership on staffing, workforce planning, succession planning, organizational changes, promotions, and retention initiatives.
• Support compensation administration, including new-hire offers, wage adjustments, promotions, shift differentials, market reviews, and internal equity.
• Oversee timekeeping and payroll administration and maintain accurate employee information and records within the HRIS.
• Administer employee benefits and coordinate with corporate HR and service providers regarding enrollment, 401(k), leaves, and employee benefit questions.
• Support compliance with company policies and applicable federal and California employment requirements.
• Own the plant safety programs, including safety training, audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, workers' compensation, and return-to-work activities.
• Partner with leadership on employee development, training needs, job responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Lead strategic HR, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives from planning through implementation, partnering with plant leadership, corporate resources, and external partners as needed.
• Monitor workforce trends, labor costs, overtime, turnover, and staffing needs and provide recommendations to plant leadership.

Experience and Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing employee relations, payroll, recruiting, compensation, safety, and HR compliance.
• Experience leading HR and workforce-related projects from planning through implementation while managing day-to-day HR responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of California employment and wage-and-hour requirements.
• Experience with benefits administration and HRIS systems; ADP experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution skills
• Sound HR judgment and problem-solving ability
• Ability to independently manage multiple HR priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with production employees, supervisors, and senior leadership
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to analyze workforce, compensation, payroll, and staffing data.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing operations and hourly workforce environments
• Ability to balance employee advocacy, compliance, and business needs

HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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