People & Culture Manager (HR)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

People & Culture Manager (HR)  

DISCFLO Pumps Santee, California (On-site) Full-Time | Exempt Reports to the CEO 

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually 

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and business needs. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus program. 

Shape the People Behind World-Class Pumps  

Lead People & Culture at DISCFLO Pumps, reporting directly to the CEO. Help this growing manufacturer scale while preserving what makes it great. 

Why DISCFLO Pumps?  

A culture we’re committed to preserving where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. 

We are a women-led manufacturing company with an employee happiness score above 90%

Real influence: As a member of the leadership team, you'll work directly with the CEO and play a key role in shaping our growth strategy as we scale. 

Lean and practical: We value simple, effective systems, continuous improvement, and people who are willing to challenge the status quo. 

Proven technology: Our patented disc pump technology solves challenges other pumps can’t 

Competitive benefits - We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) plan with company match 
• Paid time off and company holidays 
• Employee assistance program 
• Bonus opportunity 

POSITION SUMMARY -   

The People & Culture Manager serves as the company's lead human resources professional and trusted advisor to leaders and employees across the organization. This role is responsible for making Discflo an employer of choice - attracting and retaining top talent, maintaining compliance with employment laws and regulations, supporting employee development, and fostering a positive, high-performance culture that aligns with DISCFLO's values and business objectives. 

This position is Full time, on-site in Santee, CA; Reporting to the CEO 

What Success Looks Like Most HR roles maintain what already exists. This one builds something new. If you want to lead the people side of a growing manufacturer, earn trust from the shop floor to the CEO's office, and keep the culture strong while the company grows, this is your seat.

• The right people in the right roles 
• Develop and execute effective recruiting, onboarding, retention, and succession planning strategies that help attract and retain top talent. 
• Strong compliance and risk management, diminishing exposure 
• Maintain legally compliant employment practices, policies, training programs, and documentation while supporting organizational needs and applicable regulatory requirements. 
• A highly engaged workforce 
• Support a culture of accountability, respect, communication, and continuous improvement where employees can grow and contribute their best work. 

Essential Responsibilities  

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, selection, and onboarding activities 
• Administer HR processes related to export-controlled positions, including candidate screening, employment eligibility verification, recordkeeping, and coordination with management to ensure compliance with ITAR and other applicable regulations 
• Manage employee relations matters, including workplace investigations and conflict resolution 
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations 
• Maintain personnel records and HR procedures, including accurate entry & maintenance of the HRIS 
• Policy, process and procedure design including the company handbook, leaves of absence and stand-alone policies 
• Administer and oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of regular payroll, off-cycle payments, and final paychecks in compliance with state specific wage and hour laws and company policies. 
• Administer performance management processes and coach leaders on employee development, accountability and offboarding as necessary 
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, retention and succession planning 
• Support compensation, benefits, training, and employee engagement initiatives 
• Analyze and report workforce metrics and trends 
• Promote a positive workplace culture and employee experience 
• Support organizational change and continuous improvement efforts 
• Manage the full leave of absence process, including employee communications, eligibility determinations, required notices, medical certifications, benefits administration, return-to-work coordination, interactive process discussions, and compliance with applicable federal and California leave laws. 
• Oversee the company's workers' compensation program, including injury reporting, claim administration, coordination with carriers, medical providers and legal counsel, leave management, return-to-work programs, and compliance with applicable state laws and regulations. Suggest safety improvement processes. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned 

  Qualifications Required  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Six (6) or more years of progressive human resources experience 
• Two (2) or more years of experience with primary responsibility for broad HR functions 
• Strong working knowledge of California, Kansas and federal employment/payroll laws with a demonstrated ability to create policies, handbooks, etc. within those laws & regulations. 
• Experience conducting workplace investigations, documentation and managing employee relations matters 
• Highly competent in processing hourly & salaried payroll for a multi-state organization with strong knowledge of various state wage & hour laws 
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills  
• Strong verbal & written communication and documentation skills 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and exercise sound judgment 
• Manage all leave-of-absence programs, including CFRA, FMLA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, workers' compensation, disability accommodations, military leave, and other protected leaves, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and a positive employee experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and pivot effectively in response to changing business needs and organizational priorities. 
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency in addressing employee concerns, resolving workplace issues with fairness, and following matters through to timely and effective resolution. 
• Experience administering workers' compensation claims, including injury reporting, claims management, return-to-work programs, and coordination with insurance carriers and third-party administrators (TPAs). 

Preferred  

• Experience in a manufacturing environment 
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification 
• Familiarity with EOS or Lean
• Experience supporting Lean manufacturing and/or continuous improvement initiatives 
• Experience working in a regulated environment 
• Experience in workplace safety and injury prevention. 
• Knowledge of export control regulations, including ITAR and/or EAR, and experience supporting employment practices in a regulated manufacturing or aerospace environment. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment  

• Primarily office-based work in a manufacturing environment 
• Regular interaction with employees throughout office and production areas 
• Ability to remain stationery and work on a computer for extended periods 
• Ability to occasionally move throughout the facility, including the manufacturing floor and attend meetings 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement DISCFLO Pumps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. DISCFLO Pumps is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources. Fair Chance Notice: Consistent with California law, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and other applicable laws