Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Human Resources to serve as a strategic partner to manufacturing leadership. This role will lead HR initiatives that support employee engagement, talent acquisition, workforce planning, compliance, training and development, compensation, and employee relations while fostering a high-performance culture.
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 10+ Years
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Leadership
Partner with plant leadership to drive employee engagement and positive workplace culture.
Provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.
Administer corrective action processes consistently and fairly.
Lead employee recognition and engagement programs.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Develop and execute recruitment and retention strategies.
Lead staffing efforts, workforce planning, and full-cycle recruitment.
Manage onboarding activities, including background checks, orientation, and new hire documentation.
HR Operations & Compliance
Maintain HRIS systems and employee records.
Oversee payroll-related HR data and reporting.
Manage leaves of absence, unemployment claims, and policy compliance.
Ensure compliance with federal and California employment laws.
Training & Development
Lead performance management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
Partner with learning and development teams to support workforce growth.
Support technical training programs and employee career development.
Compensation & Benefits
Manage compensation programs, performance reviews, and salary recommendations.
Support employee benefits administration and employee inquiries.
Partner with corporate HR teams on compensation, benefits, and policy initiatives.
Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor HR staff.
Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.
Provide coaching and leadership to the HR team.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or a related field.
Experience
10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
Strong HRIS experience (Workday preferred).
Demonstrated project management experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong knowledge of federal and California labor laws.
Experience in employee relations, investigations, performance management, and compliance.
Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
- Strong HRIS experience.
- Workday experience.
- Demonstrated project management experience.
- Strong knowledge of federal and California labor laws.
- Experience in employee relations, investigations, performance management, and compliance.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
What We Do
Hudson Information Technology and Manpower Services, part of The Hudson Group, is a global workforce solutions and software services partner founded in 2019. The company combines HudsonIT Consultancy Ltd, which provides enterprise software and technology consulting, with Hudson Manpower Inc, which specializes in comprehensive technical recruitment across various sectors, including Oil & Gas, IT, and Hospitality.
