Senior Manager – Human Resources

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.

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.