HR Manager

Human Resources Manager
Location: Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Contract to hire
Pay range: $45-55/hour
Position Overview
The HR Manager is responsible for maintaining and enhancing an organization's human resources function by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. This role partners closely with leadership to support employee performance, employee wellness, and key initiatives that strengthen organizational culture.
Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and administer organization-wide human resources policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with business objectives and federal and state employment laws.
• Promote positive employee relations through the design, communication, and interpretation of HR policies and programs.
• Maintain compensation programs, partner with leadership on pay adjustments, and support the development and implementation of pay structures.
• Partner with payroll personnel to support payroll administration.
• Manage HR budgets and maintain relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• Coordinate and promote employee training and development programs.
• Manage goal-setting and performance evaluation processes.
• Oversee employee benefits programs, monitor trends, and recommend enhancements.
• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Lead employee relations activities, including counseling, investigations, corrective actions, performance management, and recognition initiatives.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and new hire orientation processes.
• Provide HR guidance and coaching to team members.
• Generate reports and metrics to support compliance efforts and proactive HR decision-making.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience in an HR Manager or equivalent leadership capacity. Experience supporting a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, and employment legislation. HR certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws, labor regulations, compliance requirements, and immigration processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong change management capabilities.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and resolve workplace issues.
• Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing reports and professional correspondence.

Work Environment

• Onsite position based in Fairfield, California.
• Supports a manufacturing facility operating across three shifts
• Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to address employee relations matters or workplace investigations occurring outside of standard business hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Pay Details: $45.00 to $55.00 per hour
Search managed by: Tiffany Duong
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.