Human Resources Manager

Established Specialty Manufacturer | Employee Relations, Manufacturing Operations & HR Leadership

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Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded more than five decades ago and based in Richmond, California, we are a specialized manufacturer of fire-safe, corrosion-resistant fiberglass duct and exhaust systems used in demanding industrial environments. We design and manufacture solutions for semiconductor production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing, wastewater treatment, and other critical applications. Our work combines technical expertise, custom fabrication, and a commitment to quality, safety, and reliable performance for customers worldwide.

Why join us?

Established Manufacturing Business: Join a specialized manufacturer with more than five decades of industry experience.

Meaningful Products: Support the people behind exhaust systems used in critical industrial applications.

Broad HR Scope: Apply your experience across employee relations, recruiting, performance management, benefits, and daily HR operations.

Operational Partnership: Work closely with leadership and production supervisors to address workforce needs.

Opportunity to Make an Impact: Help strengthen HR processes, improve the employee experience, and support workforce retention.

Job Details

We are seeking a hands-on HR Manager to lead daily human resources activities and serve as a resource for employees, supervisors, and company leadership. This role will support a manufacturing environment, balancing practical employee support with consistent policies, effective recruiting, and well-organized HR processes.

The ideal candidate brings broad HR generalist experience, sound judgment in employee relations matters, and a track record of helping managers address workforce challenges. This person should be comfortable spending time on the production floor, building relationships across departments, and personally handling the details required to keep HR operations running effectively.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
Manage day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, employee changes, development, and offboarding.
Serve as a primary resource for employee questions, workplace concerns, and interpretation of company policies.
Conduct and document workplace investigations, recommend appropriate action, and follow through on resolution.
Coach supervisors on employee relations, attendance, performance concerns, corrective action, and consistent policy application.
Partner with leadership to maintain HR policies, employee records, and practices aligned with applicable employment requirements.
Coordinate recruiting for production, skilled trades, technical, administrative, and other business needs.
Work with hiring managers to clarify position requirements, evaluate candidates, and improve hiring and onboarding processes.
Support performance reviews, employee development, and supervisor training.
Administer employee benefits and coordinate enrollment, employee communications, and vendor inquiries.
Coordinate leave administration, accommodation requests, and return-to-work processes with appropriate internal and external resources.
Partner with payroll or accounting on employee changes, timekeeping issues, and accurate HR information.
Maintain confidential personnel files and accurate HRIS records.
Monitor workforce measures such as turnover, attendance, hiring activity, and retention; recommend practical improvements.
Partner with operations and safety personnel on employee communications, required training coordination, and workers’ compensation administration.
Identify opportunities to simplify HR workflows and improve consistency, documentation, and employee service.

Needed:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum 5 years of progressive human resources experience, including independent responsibility for core HR functions.
Experience supporting a manufacturing, fabrication, or comparable industrial environment with hourly and salaried employees.
Strong background in employee relations, workplace investigations, corrective action, and supervisor coaching.
Experience supporting a California workforce and administering HR policies and processes within that environment.
Experience managing recruiting, onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, and employee records.
Working knowledge of leave administration, accommodation processes, and coordination with payroll and timekeeping functions.
Proven ability to resolve sensitive employee matters, document findings, and recommend practical next steps.
Experience using an HRIS and maintaining accurate, confidential employee information.
Ability to build effective working relationships with production employees, supervisors, technical staff, and leadership.

Preferred:
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Experience serving as the primary HR resource for a manufacturing facility or business.
Experience improving HR policies, onboarding programs, supervisor training, or employee retention.
Exposure to workers’ compensation administration and collaboration with workplace safety teams.

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