We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to guide people operations for a manufacturing organization serving the film, television, and video production market in Burbank, California. This position supports employees across office, shop, warehouse, and field-based teams while helping build a workplace that values accountability, safety, and collaboration. The role will oversee core HR programs including employee relations, hiring, compliance, compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination for a diverse workforce. Responsibilities:• Serve as the primary HR partner for employees and leaders across administrative, production support, shop, warehouse, and field functions, providing practical guidance on workplace concerns and performance matters.• Lead employee relations efforts by addressing conflicts, conducting investigations, coaching managers, and supporting fair disciplinary processes that align with company policy and employment law.• Work closely with operational leaders and safety personnel to maintain compliance with workplace safety standards, manage injury reporting, coordinate workers’ compensation cases, and support return-to-work planning.• Direct full-cycle recruitment for technical and business roles, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and job-specific orientation for new team members.• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations, with strong attention to California wage and hour rules, meal and rest break requirements, and documentation standards.• Administer compensation and benefits programs such as medical coverage, retirement plans, leave programs, and disability offerings while helping evaluate pay practices against market conditions.• Maintain accurate employee data in HR and payroll systems and partner with payroll contacts to support proper wage processing for both hourly and salaried staff.• Help strengthen company culture by promoting consistent communication, employee engagement, and HR practices that support both operational efficiency and workforce advocacy.

• At least 5 years of progressive human resources experience, including 2 or more years supporting HR within manufacturing, industrial, logistics, equipment rental, or related operational environments. • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a comparable combination of education and practical experience. • Strong knowledge of California employment regulations, including wage and hour compliance, leave administration, and workplace safety obligations. • Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms and payroll systems such as ADP, BambooHR, Paylocity, Gusto, or similar tools. • Proven ability to communicate effectively with frontline technical employees, supervisors, and senior leadership. • Experience managing employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR operations in a fast-moving setting. • HR certification with strong attention to detail, or experience in multi-site office and warehouse environments, is preferred. • Familiarity with entertainment production support, equipment operations, or rental-based service organizations is a plus.

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Burbank, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to guide people operations for a manufacturing organization serving the film, television, and video production market in Burbank, California. This position supports employees across office, shop, warehouse, and field-based teams while helping build a workplace that values accountability, safety, and collaboration. The role will oversee core HR programs including employee relations, hiring, compliance, compensation, benefits, and payroll coordination for a diverse workforce. Responsibilities:• Serve as the primary HR partner for employees and leaders across administrative, production support, shop, warehouse, and field functions, providing practical guidance on workplace concerns and performance matters.• Lead employee relations efforts by addressing conflicts, conducting investigations, coaching managers, and supporting fair disciplinary processes that align with company policy and employment law.• Work closely with operational leaders and safety personnel to maintain compliance with workplace safety standards, manage injury reporting, coordinate workers’ compensation cases, and support return-to-work planning.• Direct full-cycle recruitment for technical and business roles, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and job-specific orientation for new team members.• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations, with strong attention to California wage and hour rules, meal and rest break requirements, and documentation standards.• Administer compensation and benefits programs such as medical coverage, retirement plans, leave programs, and disability offerings while helping evaluate pay practices against market conditions.• Maintain accurate employee data in HR and payroll systems and partner with payroll contacts to support proper wage processing for both hourly and salaried staff.• Help strengthen company culture by promoting consistent communication, employee engagement, and HR practices that support both operational efficiency and workforce advocacy.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z