Human Resources Manager

We’re working with an established electronic components manufacturer seeking a practical, hands‑on HR Manager to run core HR functions from their corporate office. This role reports to the general manager of the US business with a dotted line to executive HR leadership in Europe. This role is a short‑term contract to keep the wheels turning while a permanent hire is identified. Based on quality of work and mutual fit, that could be you. This is a working‑manager role, the sole HR employee in the US. What You’ll Do HR Operations (30%) Serve as the primary HR contact for corporate and manufacturing employees Manage employee relations matters professionally and efficiently Maintain HR policies, handbook updates, and personnel records Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and basic performance management processes Recruiting (30%) Manage full‑cycle recruiting for corporate and manufacturing roles (hourly and salaried) Partner with hiring managers to define roles and move candidates through quickly Post jobs, screen applicants, conduct interviews, and coordinate offers Maintain recruiting metrics and pipelines without overengineering the process Benefits & Payroll (30%) Administer payroll accurately and on time; resolve issues directly Manage benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans Act as the main point of contact for employee benefit questions Coordinate with benefits brokers, payroll providers, and other HR vendors What We’re Looking For 5+ years of hands‑on HR experience in a small to mid‑size company Strong experience running payroll and benefits—not just overseeing vendors Demonstrated success recruiting for both professional and production‑related roles Solid understanding of employment law and HR compliance Comfortable working independently and setting priorities without layers of approval Clear communicator who handles sensitive issues directly and professionally Nice to Have Manufacturing or industrial business experience (corporate support side) Some combination of technical exposure across SuccessFactors, Confluence, Paychex, SharePoint PHR or SHRM‑CP certification Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self‑identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM) #J-18808-Ljbffr