Human Resources (HR) Manager

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support a manufacturing organization in Torrance, California. This role will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, helping shape people practices that strengthen technical and business teams while aligning with broader company goals. The ideal candidate brings deep HR expertise, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate workforce data into practical recommendations. Experience working with technology-driven groups and familiarity with AI-related initiatives will be important for success in this position.Responsibilities:• Partner with senior leaders to develop HR strategies that support organizational priorities, workforce planning, and team effectiveness.• Advise managers on employee relations matters, performance concerns, and policy interpretation to promote consistent and compliant people practices.• Use HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends, highlight risks, and recommend actions that improve talent outcomes and business performance.• Support onboarding, benefits administration, and core HR operations to ensure a positive employee experience across the organization.• Collaborate with leaders of software engineering, technical services, and other specialized teams to address talent needs in evolving technical environments.• Contribute to initiatives involving AI adoption, automation, or digital transformation by aligning people strategies with changing business requirements.• Guide change management efforts tied to new processes, tools, or organizational priorities affecting employees and managers.• Provide mentoring, project leadership, or informal guidance to HR colleagues and cross-functional partners when leading key people initiatives.Requirements• Bachelor’s degree is required.• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources is required.• Demonstrated background supporting technology-oriented organizations, including software engineering and technical services teams.• Exposure to artificial intelligence programs, AI adoption efforts, digital transformation, or technical groups engaged in AI-related work.• Proven ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and communicate effectively with HR leadership and executive teams.• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting people data and turning findings into actionable business insights.• Prior experience leading projects, mentoring others, or providing team leadership is preferred, even in roles without direct supervisory responsibility.Job typePerm