Join a Growing Manufacturing Company Where HR Has a Seat at the Table
Alco Designs is seeking a hands-on, people-focused Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations across our multi-location manufacturing environment. This is a highly visible onsite leadership role where you’ll partner directly with plant leadership to support employees, strengthen culture, improve processes, and help drive operational success.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships on the production floor, and can balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution. If you enjoy being a true business partner—not just an administrator—we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
Employee Relations & HR Leadership
- Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and supervisors across multiple locations
- Provide coaching, conflict resolution, investigations, and employee relations support
- Guide performance management, corrective actions, and policy interpretation
- Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture
- Partner closely with plant leadership on workforce and operational needs
Recruiting & Talent Development
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions
- Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing priorities and hiring strategies
- Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation
- Support employee training and workforce planning initiatives
Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing
- Administer employee benefits and leave programs
- Partner with payroll and benefit vendors to resolve employee issues
- Ensure compliance with California wage and hour regulations
Compliance, Safety & Workers’ Compensation
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and California employment laws
- Maintain HR records, reporting, and policy documentation
- Support OSHA compliance, safety initiatives, and training programs
- Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work processes
- Promote a proactive culture of workplace safety
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, or production environments
- Strong knowledge of California labor laws and HR compliance
- Experience with payroll processing and benefits administration
- Experience with ADP Run or ADP Workforce Now
- Proven success handling employee relations and workplace investigations
- Experience supporting safety programs and workers’ compensation
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Ability to work onsite full-time and travel periodically between locations
Preferred Strengths
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively with both hourly and salaried teams
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
- Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
- Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Why Join Alco Designs?
At Alco Designs, we manufacture innovative merchandising displays for leading retailers and supermarket brands. As we continue to grow, we’re investing in people, processes, and leadership to support the next phase of our business.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a company where collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement matter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Alco Designs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.