Human Resources Manager, Manufacturing

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Hayward, CA, USA
In-Office
112K-154K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Other
The Role
Provides strategic HR leadership and business partnership for a manufacturing plant. Responsibilities include workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, talent management, leadership development, employee relations, investigations, performance management, change management, compliance, and HR program implementation. The role requires onsite work five days per week and expertise in California employment law, manufacturing operations, workforce analytics, HR systems, and continuous improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your role:

This position will be responsible for providing the HR support and leadership for the Hayward manufacturing plant. The role serves as a strategic business partner, aligning business objectives with organizational and talent strategies while driving organizational effectiveness, leadership team performance, organizational design, employee engagement, and change management initiatives.

This role requires this person to be onsite 5 days per week.

What you'll be doing:

  • Serve as a strategic HR business partner, aligning people strategies, workforce planning, and talent initiatives with business objectives.

  • Partner with senior leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness through organizational design, succession planning, talent management, leadership development, and culture initiatives.

  • Provide expert coaching and guidance on performance management, employee development, organizational change, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.

  • Lead the implementation of HR programs, policies, and processes in collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence to ensure consistency and business alignment.

  • Leverage workforce analytics and business insights to identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and enhance organizational performance and employee experience.

  • Support and lead change management initiatives, ensuring successful business transformations while maintaining employee engagement and operational continuity.

  • Manage complex employee relations matters, investigations, risk mitigation, and compliance, with strong expertise in California employment law and regulatory requirements.

  • Foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace and contribute to cross-functional projects that improve HR service delivery and organizational effectiveness.

What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master's in Human Resources or Business preferred.

  • 5+ years of HR experience that includes at least 2 years of generalist experience.

  • Manufacturing plant background in Health Care preferred.

  • Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels, providing strong consulting, communication, and relationship management skills.

  • Strong project, process, and change management experience, with a track record of disciplined HR execution and continuous improvement.

  • Experience supporting manufacturing environments, including workforce metrics, Lean principles, operational effectiveness, and fast-paced organizational change.

  • Proficiency with HR systems such as Workday and/or Kronos and advanced Microsoft Office skills, with experience collaborating across global and multi-site organizations.

  • Expertise in HR disciplines including performance management, compensation, talent management, organizational design, change leadership, training, and employee relations.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,00.00 to $154,000.00 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of HR experience
  • At least 2 years of generalist HR experience
  • Ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels
  • Strong consulting, communication, and relationship management skills
  • Project, process, and change management experience
  • Experience supporting manufacturing environments
  • Experience with workforce metrics, Lean principles, and operational effectiveness
  • Proficiency with Workday and/or Kronos
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience collaborating across global and multi-site organizations
  • Expertise in performance management, compensation, talent management, organizational design, change leadership, training, and employee relations
  • Expertise in California employment law and regulatory requirements
  • Master's degree in Human Resources or Business
  • Manufacturing plant background in healthcare

Baxter International Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baxter International Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Baxter International Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage begins on day one and includes medical, dental, and company-paid life and disability, indicating robust protection. This breadth of coverage is positioned as a strong component of the total rewards package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match and related retirement programs support long-term savings. An additional savings infrastructure enhances overall financial security for many roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO scales with tenure and is complemented by paid holidays and meaningful paid parental leave. The scope of time-off programs contributes to a well-rounded benefits offering.

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The Company
HQ: Deerfield, IL
35,858 Employees
Year Founded: 1931

What We Do

Every day, millions of patients, caregivers and providers around the world rely on Baxter’s leading portfolio of diagnostic, critical care, nutrition, kidney care, hospital and surgical products and solutions. For 90 years, we’ve been making an impact at the critical intersection where innovations that save and sustain lives meet the healthcare providers who make it happen. With products, therapies and digital health solutions available in more than 100 countries, Baxter’s employees worldwide are now building upon the company’s rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of transformative healthcare innovations. We welcome Hillrom to Baxter, where we are uniting to advance patient care worldwide. We’re building on the strengths of two historically innovative and socially responsible companies that will better serve our patients, customers and communities.

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