<p><strong>Position Title:</strong> Human Resources Manager</p><p> </p><p> Hearing protection is required in designated production areas.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Human Resources Manager serves as a hands-on HR partner to both leadership and employees within a manufacturing setting. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive HR support, driving compliance, and introducing practical solutions that align workforce practices with company objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily operations of the Human Resources and Safety functions for a workforce of approximately 150 employees.</li><li>Evaluate current HR processes and introduce improvements, policies, and programs that strengthen efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Provide clear guidance to staff and managers regarding company procedures, benefits, and workplace expectations.</li><li>Direct talent acquisition and retention initiatives, including advertising openings and preparing or updating job profiles.</li><li>Assess organizational staffing and development needs; coordinate training and engagement efforts to maintain a productive workforce.</li><li>Manage employee benefit programs, resolve coverage issues, process updates, and review plans annually for value and cost control.</li><li>Administer workers’ compensation activities, including documentation, investigations, reporting, and return-to-work coordination.</li><li>Ensure employee files, logs, and reports remain compliant with applicable federal and state regulations such as EEO, ERISA, IRS, and OSHA.</li><li>Prepare required environmental and emissions documentation, including submissions to AQMD.</li><li>Champion workplace safety initiatives and continuously work to reduce risk and exposure to hazards.</li><li>Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new hires.</li><li>Process weekly payroll and monitor timekeeping records.</li><li>Safeguard the interests of the organization and its employees by ensuring adherence to labor laws and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Carry out additional responsibilities as needed.</li></ul>