HR Manager

About Ruggable: Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading! Job Summary: Ruggable is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support our LA manufacturing site. This role will serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership while remaining hands-on with day-to-day HR operations for both hourly and salaried employees. You’ll play a key role in driving engagement, supporting leaders, and ensuring compliance across the employee lifecycle. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys being onsite with frontline teams. What You’ll Do: Employee Lifecycle Management * Own and oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for hourly and salaried employees * Partner with Talent Acquisition on staffing needs, job postings, interviews, and hiring support

• Coordinate plant tours, interviews, and first-day onboarding experiences
• Communicate company policies, handbook updates, benefits programs, and HR

initiatives * Support and execute HR and talent initiatives aligned with business objectives * Manage relationships with staffing agencies and oversee temp-to-perm conversions Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as primary HR partner for hourly and salaried employees
• Coach leaders on performance management, investigations, corrective action,

and conflict resolution * Handle sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and confidentiality * Measure employee morale and recommend strategies to improve engagement and retention * Identify training needs and coordinate leadership and employee development programs * Lead and support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and site events Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Administer workers’ compensation claims, documentation, and reporting
• Support workplace investigations in partnership with Legal
• Maintain HR SOPs and ensure consistent application across the site
• Partner with Safety leadership on incident investigations and training

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS
• Process employment changes (promotions, transfers, terminations, LOAs)
• Audit timecards and partner with Payroll and agencies for accuracy
• Prepare HR metrics, reports, and insights for leadership
• Provide workforce data to support planning and decision-making

Partnership & Collaboration

• Act as trusted HR advisor to plant leadership
• Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, Legal, Benefits, and Corporate HR
• Support site change initiatives and process improvements

What You’ll Need to Have: Required:

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience (manufacturing strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance (OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA,

Workers Comp, etc.)

• Proven experience handling employee relations and investigations
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Preferred:

• Experience supporting hourly manufacturing populations
• Start-up or high-growth environment experience
• Proficiency with Paylocity or similar HRIS
• Experience partnering closely with plant leadership

Compensation:

• $90,000 - $100,000 per year base salary
• An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
• Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan

At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. [ To all recruitment agencies: Ruggable does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Ruggable employees or any other company destination. Ruggable is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.