Human Resources Manager (Union experience required)

*Bilingual Chinese Mandarin or Spanish preferred but not required

Our client is a division of a Global Publicly Traded Green Manufacturing company catering to the Hybrid, EV Automotive industry located in the Inland Empire/Ontario, CA area. They have been awarded 2 Major Contracts and seeking an experienced HR Manager with Union experience to join their team. 

Job Summary

Our client's USA Headquarter is located in the Inland Empire, CA with Accounting, Finance, Administration, R&D, and Operations with facilities in Illinois and North Carolina. They are seeking a strong and competent Human Resources Manager with Union experience to lead the HR Team. 

The ideal candidate possesses expert level HR generalist knowledge and is well equipped to direct and guide the HR team in areas of Union (approx 30 staff), recruitment, payroll, employee relations, worker's comp, labor compliance, benefits/401K administration and performance reviews. You will provide both strategic and tactile support and guidance to the business ensuring that our teams are fully aware and trained on their HR legal obligations and responsibilities. This role mostly supports our US entity consisting of corporate offices and several manufacturing/engineering and distribution center (approx 7 total).

Scope of Responsibilities

• Direct, guide and manage the HR team consisting of HR functions related to recruitment, payroll & HRIS administration [Paycom], benefits administration, HR compliance, workers’ compensation and general employee relations
• Work closely with the executive team to optimize workforce and HR planning geared towards business decisions that focus on recruitment of top talent, and retention/development of existing talent
• Present initiatives to the executive team that promote our Company as employer of choice ensuring alignment with the overall business objectives/corporate mission and values. Once approved, then plan and meticulously execute those initiatives
• Work with the executive team to establish appropriate HR policies and HR programs that foster a healthy and productive work environment to boost employee engagement and productivity
• Work with Union on current staff and understanding of Union labor laws, compliance and stipulations
• Provide expert level advice and direction to managers on all personnel related matters compliant with Federal and State labor laws
• Guide and coach management on organizational structure, staffing needs, career development opportunities, succession planning and performance plans
• Facilitate the recruitment of top talent by overseeing our recruitment practices, partnering with our hiring managers on identifying the most qualified candidates and ensuring that our recruitment practices are best in class
• Manage and coach management on our full cycle performance review plan consisting of three cycles per year: Goal Setting, Mid-Year Reviews, and Year-End Reviews
• Work closely with the CFO and CEO to manage and process annual bonus program
• Communicate to employees corporate wide changes/updates to ensure all employees are knowledgeable
• Conduct company wide town halls by presenting HR related updates to all employees and addressing their questions and concerns
• Partner with our brokers on managing our benefits programs to include health, retirement (401K) and EPLI insurance. Implement best in class practices to fulfill cost effective measures all while ensuring competitiveness with coverage and service
• Administer our 401K program and manage internal and external annual audits, reporting and compliance requirements
• Oversee payroll activities and serve as backup to our payroll manager on payroll processing
• Proactively manage all employee relations by implementing employee training and best in-class HR practices that mitigate risks associated to employment practices
• Facilitate and manage corporate events including employee events/celebrations and our Annual Budget Meetings

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience at Manager level role overseeing/managing general HR functions with Union experience is a must
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field
• Possess expert knowledge of all CA/State labor laws as well as multi state and Union
• Experience managing HR in an environment with corporate offices, fulfillment center as well as manufacturing facilities
• Experience working with C-suite leadership and managing executive communications
• Excellent communicator with ability to provide expert level advice and coaching to the management and executive level teams
• Excellent presenter and ability to convey message through data and analytics
• Must have solid experience managing and a talent management system – HRIS [Paycom] experience a huge plus
• Ability to motivate a team, set the vision, drive the agenda, empower the team and review work product to deliver a high-volume of high-quality work that exceeds expectations
• Strong ability to collaborate with others for success in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with aggressive growth goals
• Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver – gets things moving and keeps them on track
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple ongoing activities

Salary: Pay commensurate with skill set and relevant experience level. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes employer paid health benefits and 401k match. Benefits typically offered only to full-time employees.