Human Resources (HR) Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources leader to oversee people operations for a manufacturing facility in Palmdale, California. This role combines strategic partnership with day-to-day leadership across talent, employee support, compliance, and administrative functions. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in industrial environments and can build strong relationships at every level of the organization while supporting a productive, engaged workforce.

Responsibilities:
• Direct HR and administrative operations for a manufacturing site, ensuring consistent support for business goals and workforce needs.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape staffing strategies, organizational planning, and employee engagement initiatives across the facility.
• Lead employee and labor relations matters, including investigations, issue resolution, and collaboration within unionized environments.
• Oversee recruiting efforts, onboarding activities, and retention programs to help maintain a skilled and dependable workforce.
• Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll-related coordination while supporting fair and compliant people practices.
• Ensure adherence to California employment regulations and internal policies through audits, guidance, and process oversight.
• Develop and deliver training programs that strengthen leadership capability, workplace compliance, and employee development.
• Coordinate safety-related HR support in partnership with operational teams to reinforce a secure and compliant work environment.
• Support HR systems and reporting processes, including administrative tools and workforce data management used for decision-making.• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources.
• Background supporting manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, transportation, or rail operations.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and workplace compliance standards.
• Demonstrated success handling employee relations matters and conducting workplace investigations.
• Experience working with union environments and labor relations processes.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational abilities, with the confidence to influence stakeholders across the business.
• Proficiency with HR systems, Microsoft Office applications, and payroll or benefits administration platforms.