Head of Recruiting & HR

Human Resources Manager
ClearPath Medical | Tustin, CA | Full-Time or Part-Time
On-Site
Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt (full-time); Non-exempt hours may apply for part-time
Employment Type: Full-Time preferred; Part-Time considered (minimum 24-28 hrs/week)
Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 annually (prorated for part-time)
Language Requirement: Bilingual: English and Spanish (Required)
About ClearPath Medical
ClearPath Medical is an ISO 13485:2016 certified, FDA-registered contract manufacturer specializing in custom medical cable assemblies and interconnect solutions for OEM medical device customers. Based in Tustin, CA, we serve clients across diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical applications. Our team operates across two shifts.
Why Join ClearPath Medical
This is ClearPath Medical's first dedicated HR role. You will have direct access to the President and genuine influence over how people operations are built and run at a company with real growth momentum. Define and build HR infrastructure from the ground up, including policies, processes, and systems that will scale with the company
Work at a company whose products support patient safety in diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical applications, quality and compliance here actually matter
Join a stable, growing company that has been in business for over 7 years and operates in a specialized segment of the medical device supply chain
The HR Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining HR infrastructure across a regulated manufacturing environment. This role covers all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding through performance management and offboarding, while ensuring compliance with applicable employment law and the company's quality management system requirements.
The HR Manager will work closely with the President and department managers to support a workforce that is productive, engaged, and aligned with ClearPath's values and operational goals.
Full-time is preferred given the breadth of work involved in building HR from the ground up. Part-time candidates will be considered at a minimum of 24-28 hours per week; applicants pursuing a part-time arrangement should address in their cover letter how they would prioritize and sequence the responsibilities of this role given the available hours.
Recruiting and Staffing

Manage full-cycle recruiting for all open positions, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
Build and own a cost-effective recruiting strategy maintaining a strong pipeline for assembler, technician, and lead positions
Serve as the primary point of contact for staffing agency partners; negotiate agency terms and monitor performance to ensure cost-effective placements
Coordinate interview scheduling and debrief sessions with hiring managers
Ensure all hiring practices comply with EEOC guidelines and applicable California employment law
Design and facilitate a structured onboarding program for all new hires, including orientation, policy review, and role-specific training coordination
Manage offboarding processes including exit interviews, final pay coordination, and benefits termination
Employee Relations

Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, workplace conflicts, and HR-related questions across both production shifts
Conduct investigations into employee complaints and recommend appropriate corrective actions
Support managers in documenting performance issues, issuing corrective actions, and executing performance improvement plans
Foster a respectful, compliant, and productive workplace culture on the production floor and across the organization
HR Compliance and Administration

Maintain employee records in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Ensure HR policies and procedures align with ISO 13485 quality management system requirements
Administer and communicate company policies including attendance, leave of absence (FMLA, CFRA), workers' compensation, and workplace safety
Stay current on California labor law and proactively update policies and practices as regulations change
Manage benefits administration including health insurance enrollment, open enrollment coordination, and employee inquiries
Compensation and Performance

Support quarterly performance review cycles and provide guidance to managers on documentation and delivery
5+ years of HR generalist or HR manager experience in a manufacturing environment

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal); must be comfortable conducting interviews, investigations, and employee communications in both languages
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting and working directly with external staffing agencies
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and standard business software (Microsoft Office Suite) Preferred
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (ISO 13485, FDA, GMP, or similar)
• PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM-CP certification
• Experience building or formalizing HR processes and documentation from the ground up
• Familiarity with multi-shift manufacturing workforce management

85,000 - $100,000 per year (prorated for part-time based on hours)
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility based on hours worked)
Vacation, sick leave, and company holidays (prorated for part-time)
Salary Context: The $85,000-$100,000 range reflects the Southern California market for an HR Manager with manufacturing and bilingual experience. A PHR or SHRM-CP certification, prior experience in a regulated (ISO/FDA) environment, and a track record of building HR infrastructure from scratch would support offers at or above the midpoint. Part-time compensation is prorated based on agreed hours.
On-site position at ClearPath Medical's Tustin, CA facility (2752 Walnut Ave, 92780)
Manufacturing environment with two active production shifts; core hours align with business needs, and flexibility to support early or late shift activity, or urgent employee matters, is expected
Must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting
Describe a time you built or improved an HR process in a manufacturing setting while balancing employee fairness with business needs. Part-time applicants should also describe how they would prioritize and sequence the