Director, HR Business Partner

Kamatics Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubbercraft in Long Beach, CA is seeking a strategic Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations at the manufacturing facility and coordinate initiatives at the Tempe site. You will align people strategies with operations, drive engagement, and build leadership capability across levels.

The role requires 10+ years in HR, manufacturing leadership, and strong California employment law knowledge; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including manufacturing.
• Aerospace/defense industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives at the Long Beach facility.
• Lead workforce planning, employee relations, and talent management with site leadership.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture of accountability.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and aerospace requirements.
• Leverage HR data to inform decisions and manage HRIS processes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

California employment law

HR leadership

Communication

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business

MBA preferred

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

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Director, HR Business Partner

Full Time Rubbercraft, Long Beach, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2042

Salary Range: $166,834.00 To $183,934.00 Annually

Director of Human Resources

Rubbercraftblock is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations at our Long Beach, California manufacturing facility and coordinateHR efforts at oursite in Tempe Arizona. This role will partner closely with site and business leadership to align people strategies with operational objectives, strengthen employee engagement, and build organizational capability through employee development and succession planning. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing HR leadership experience and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.

About Rubbercraft: Rubbercraft is a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered elastomeric components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry. With decades of experience supporting mission-critical applications, Rubbercraft specializes in seals, gaskets, molded components, and other highly engineered solutions designed to perform in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business and operationalobjectives.
• Serve as a trusted HR partner to site leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and talent management.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives that strengthen business performance.

Employee Development & Succession Planning

• Develop structured training, development, and career-growth programs for hourly and salaried employees.
• Partner with leaders toidentifycritical talent, strengthen succession plans, and build internal pipelines for key roles.
• Support technical skills development, cross-training, and workforce capability initiatives.
• Coach leadersonperformance management, employee development, and career conversations.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Develop and lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, communication, recognition, and retention.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace where employees feel valued and supported.
• Partner with leaders to proactively address employee relations matters and reinforce company values and expectations.

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and applicable aerospace and defense requirements.
• Maintain strong knowledge of California employment law and ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices.
• Support audits, regulatory reporting, investigations, and other compliance activities as needed.
• Support competitive andequitablecompensation practices, including job evaluations, salary reviews, and incentive programs.
• Lead and support annual performance and merit review processes.
• Partner with leadership and Corporate HR on benefits and other employee programs.

HR Operations & Analytics

• Leverage HR data and workforce metrics to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Ensure accurate and timely HR records, reporting, and HRIS administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and overall service delivery.

Job Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Years Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Previous HR leadership experience required.
• Aerospace or defense industry experiencestronglypreferred.

Skills:

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, employee relations, HR compliance, and HR operations.
• Proven experience with employee development, succession planning, and talent management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, coaching, influencing, and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and workforce analytics.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification a plus.
• Onsite position within a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Long Beach, California.
• Regular interaction with production employees, functional leaders, and senior leadership.
• Occasional travel may be required.

At Rubbercraft, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

RCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.