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.