Human Resources (HR) Director

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to lead people operations for a manufacturing organization in Pomona, California. This role is ideal for a bilingual Spanish-speaking HR leader who enjoys being visible, practical, and closely involved in day-to-day employee matters. The position supports a multi-site workforce of more than 300 employees, including contract staff, and will partner with leadership to strengthen compliance, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR processes across the organization.

Responsibilities:

Lead all human resources activities for a four-location manufacturing operation, ensuring consistent support for permanent and contract employees.

Provide direct oversight and coaching to an HR Generalist while building an approachable and responsive HR presence for employees and leaders.

Manage employee relations matters, including issue resolution, investigations, and guidance for supervisors in a fast-paced environment.

Support union-related HR activities within the warehousing function and help maintain compliant labor practices.

Administer benefits programs and coordinate open enrollment activities, answering employee questions and ensuring accurate execution.

Review, revise, and implement HR policies and procedures to improve consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Partner with internal teams on HR administration connected to Dayforce/Ceridian and maintain accurate employee records and reporting.

Travel to other company locations as needed to provide onsite HR leadership, align practices, and support local management teams.

At least 5 years of progressive human resources leadership experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

Prior experience supporting unionized employee populations, including exposure to warehouse operations.

Strong working knowledge of employee relations, HR compliance, benefits administration, and compensation practices.

Experience leading hands-on HR operations in an onsite setting with responsibility for multiple locations.

Ability to supervise and develop HR staff while remaining actively involved in day-to-day HR execution.

Familiarity with Ceridian Dayforce or comparable HRIS platforms.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and remain approachable across all levels of the organization