HR Director

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. HR Director Full-Time Senior Management Newark, CA, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 1689 Salary Range: $170,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually About Unigen Unigen is a global technology company providing innovative electronics manufacturing and product solutions to customers across diverse industries. With decades of industry experience and operations in key global markets, we combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and responsive customer service to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions—from product development through production and fulfillment. Location and Work Arrangement This position is based in Newark, California and is onsite. Benefits Unigen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms. Job Title: Director of Human Resources Department Human Resources Department Head: Executive VP of Operations What You’ll Do Develop and execute the company’s Human Resources strategy. Partner with executive leadership on organizational growth and workforce planning. Lead talent acquisition, employee development, and succession planning. Drive performance management and leadership development initiatives. Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performance workplace culture. Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and HR best practices. Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll governance, and HR operations. Use data and metrics to improve organizational effectiveness and decision-making. Lead HR process improvement and digital transformation initiatives. What We’re Looking For A strategic thinker who remains practical and hands-on. A trusted partner who builds credibility with employees and leaders. A leader who develops strong managers and future leaders. A confident change leader who communicates effectively at every level. A disciplined decision-maker who uses data and sound judgment. A person of integrity who values accountability, collaboration, and results. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership responsibility. Manufacturing experience required; EMS or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred. Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices. Experience leading organizational change, talent development, and performance management. Why Join Us You’ll have the opportunity to build a modern Human Resources organization that directly influences our people, culture, and business success. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and leadership that makes a lasting impact. Technology & Digital Capability Leverages modern HR technologies, collaboration platforms, and analytics tools to improve decision-making, streamline processes, and enhance the employee experience. Proficient with Microsoft Excel for workforce analytics, dashboards, KPI reporting, budgeting, and strategic workforce planning. Experience using Atlassian Confluence and Jira to manage documentation, workflows, projects, knowledge management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Hands-on experience with enterprise HRIS and payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now or equivalent systems. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Demonstrates a continuous learning mindset and embraces digital transformation to improve HR effectiveness. #J-18808-Ljbffr