Senior Human Resources Manager

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Location: Sacramento, CA area (with paid relocation)

Status: Full-time with Benefits | In-Office 5 days per week

Salary: $160,000 - $170,000 per year

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager, Human Resources who will be a strategic business partner to the manufacturing plant leadership team. The Senior Manager, Human Resources provides leadership, guidance, and support in all aspects of HR. The Senior Manager is also responsible for building a high-performance culture, driving employee engagement, and aligning human resources initiatives with operational goals.

Skill and Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in a leadership/management role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment required.
• Must be well-versed in California HR laws and regulations specifically.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Thorough knowledge of federal HR laws and regulations.
• Skilled at conflict resolution, coaching, and delivering difficult messages effectively.
• Six Sigma or process improvement experience highly valued.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement in HR processes and organizational development.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; computer literacy required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Service-oriented with a collaborative mindset and a focus on building strong business partnerships. Strong background in HRIS systems; Workday experience preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Partner with site leaders to design and implement proactive employee relations programs that foster positive morale and engagement.
• Oversee and mentor team of HR professionals
• Provide leadership to HR staff, including coaching, performance reviews, and career development.
• Collaborate with corporate and cross-site HR teams on projects and initiatives as needed.
• Develop and execute innovative, cost-effective strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent across all levels of the organization.
• Conduct investigations and provide guidance to management on issue resolution.
• Lead training and development initiatives, including performance reviews, succession planning, technical training for skilled roles, and leadership development in partnership with the Corporate L&OD team.
• Administer corrective action processes in a fair and consistent manner aligned with company values.
• Partner with Corporate HR on communications, compensation, benefits, and policy development to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Manage local compensation programs, including performance appraisals, wage rate administration, and annual increase recommendations.
• Support employee benefits administration, responding to inquiries and assisting staff and supervisors.
• Organize and oversee employee engagement and recognition events.
• Lead staffing and recruitment activities, including manpower planning, full-cycle recruiting for salaried staff, and direct hiring for production team members.
• Manage all aspects of onboarding, including background checks, drug screenings, offer letters, new hire paperwork, and orientation.
• Maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring accurate payroll and employee records.
• Oversee employee leaves of absence, unemployment claims, and policy compliance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.

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For more information on this and other Human Resources and other roles, please contact Michael Steele at msteele@HRTalentAlliance.com.