Human Resources Manager

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Compensation: $115-130K + Bonus 10%

Location: Vista, CA (onsite)

The Opportunity

Our client is a growing, private equity-backed manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. With operations across multiple locations and a workforce comprised of both corporate and manufacturing employees, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth and organizational development.

The organization offers a collaborative, hands-on culture where employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions. This is a unique opportunity to join a stable, growth-oriented business and play a key role in building the people practices and infrastructure needed to support its continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Human Resources leader and trusted advisor to executive leadership on all people-related matters.
• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives and support organizational growth.
• Build and enhance scalable HR programs, policies, processes, and infrastructure to support a growing organization.
• Ensure compliance with federal, California, Illinois, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, corrective action, and employee coaching.
• Oversee leave administration, accommodations, and compliance with applicable employment regulations.
• Partner with managers to drive employee engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across the organization and partner with hiring managers to attract and retain top talent.
• Manage onboarding and new hire integration programs to support employee success.
• Administer employee benefits programs and serve as the primary liaison with brokers and external vendors.
• Partner with Finance on payroll-related processes, audits, and employee data management.
• Support compensation planning, salary administration, and incentive programs.
• Strengthen and manage performance management programs, including goal-setting and Management by Objectives (MBO) initiatives.
• Coach and develop managers on employee performance, leadership effectiveness, and talent development.
• Identify and implement training and professional development programs that support organizational goals.
• Maximize utilization of ADP and other HR technologies to improve efficiency, reporting, and data integrity.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance the employee experience and HR operational effectiveness.
• Develop HR metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Support organizational growth initiatives, including workforce planning, change management, and potential acquisition integrations.
• Maintain accurate employee records, policies, procedures, and HR documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including broad HR generalist and leadership responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in California employment law, employee relations, compliance, leave administration, and HR operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing benefits administration and employee programs.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or similar workforce environments.
• Proven ability to operate independently and effectively manage a broad HR function.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.