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Senior Manager – Human Resources

  • On-site
    • ELK GROVE, California, United States
  • $100,000 - $130,000 per year
  • Human Resources

Lead HR strategy for a manufacturing facility, overseeing employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, HR operations, and workforce development while partnering with plant leadership.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Human Resources to serve as a strategic partner to manufacturing leadership. This role will lead HR initiatives that support employee engagement, talent acquisition, workforce planning, compliance, training and development, compensation, and employee relations while fostering a high-performance culture.

Location: Elk Grove, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 10+ Years

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Leadership

  • Partner with plant leadership to drive employee engagement and positive workplace culture.

  • Provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.

  • Administer corrective action processes consistently and fairly.

  • Lead employee recognition and engagement programs.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

  • Develop and execute recruitment and retention strategies.

  • Lead staffing efforts, workforce planning, and full-cycle recruitment.

  • Manage onboarding activities, including background checks, orientation, and new hire documentation.

HR Operations & Compliance

  • Maintain HRIS systems and employee records.

  • Oversee payroll-related HR data and reporting.

  • Manage leaves of absence, unemployment claims, and policy compliance.

  • Ensure compliance with federal and California employment laws.

Training & Development

  • Lead performance management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.

  • Partner with learning and development teams to support workforce growth.

  • Support technical training programs and employee career development.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Manage compensation programs, performance reviews, and salary recommendations.

  • Support employee benefits administration and employee inquiries.

  • Partner with corporate HR teams on compensation, benefits, and policy initiatives.

Team Leadership

  • Supervise and mentor HR staff.

  • Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.

  • Provide coaching and leadership to the HR team.

Job requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or a related field.

Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.

  • Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.

  • Experience supporting manufacturing operations.

  • Strong HRIS experience (Workday preferred).

  • Demonstrated project management experience.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong knowledge of federal and California labor laws.

  • Experience in employee relations, investigations, performance management, and compliance.

  • Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

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