Human Resources Manager

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER – BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH

On-Site Position

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client, an established manufacturing company in Santa Barbara County, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR activities for one of its manufacturing operations.

This is a hands-on role for an HR professional who enjoys working directly with employees and managers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Human Resources Manager will support the organization across recruiting, employee relations, compliance, performance management, training, workers’ compensation, and day-to-day HR operations.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly responsive, comfortable working independently, and capable of balancing immediate employee needs with longer-term HR initiatives. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers at the facility.
• Manage recruiting and hiring activities, with a significant focus on hourly manufacturing positions.
• Develop creative approaches to attracting candidates in a competitive labor market.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new employees.
• Coach managers on employee relations, performance management, attendance, disciplinary actions, and other workforce issues.
• Conduct workplace investigations and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with particular emphasis on California requirements.
• Review and improve HR policies, procedures, documentation, and employee practices.
• Support employee training and strengthen manager and supervisor capabilities.
• Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention, and workforce planning.
• Support workers’ compensation administration and coordinate with safety resources on workplace incidents and related initiatives.
• Ensure employment records, I-9 documentation, and other required HR records are properly maintained.
• Support leave administration and other employee programs.
• Monitor staffing, turnover, recruiting, and other HR metrics.
• Participate in HR projects and process improvements as the organization continues to grow.
• Work closely with operational leadership to identify workforce challenges and develop practical solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluent/bilingual in English and Spanish – REQUIRED.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Previous HR experience within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred .
• Strong working knowledge of California employment and labor laws .
• Demonstrated experience with employee relations, investigations, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Hands-on recruiting experience, particularly for hourly or high-volume positions.
• Experience supporting workers’ compensation and workplace safety initiatives.
• Knowledge of I-9 requirements, leave administration, employment documentation, and general HR compliance.
• Experience coaching and developing frontline managers and supervisors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to address difficult employee and management situations.
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage a broad HR workload.
• Strong follow-through, responsiveness, and sense of urgency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• HR certification is a plus.