HR Manager

Ultimate Staffing Services; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Fontana, CA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee HR for a growing logistics and transportation organization with multiple locations. The role requires a bilingual English/Spanish professional with strong leadership, compliance, recruiting, employee relations, and organizational development expertise.

The position involves developing HR policies, managing talent acquisition, and driving engagement and development programs across sites.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive HR experience; minimum 3 years in leadership or management; multi-location HR experience in logistics/transportation/warehousing.
• Languages: Fluent bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal) required.
• Technical: Proficiency with HRIS such as UKG, ADP Workforce Now, Paycom, Workday, or similar; strong MS Office; HR metrics & reporting.
• Certifications preferred: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage HR policies across multiple company locations.
• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Oversee performance management processes and employee engagement programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including California labor law, and manage safety initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR leadership

Full-cycle recruitment

Employee relations

Compliance & risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

UKG

ADP Workforce Now

Paycom

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resources ManagerPosition Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Manager to oversee all HR functions for a growing logistics and transportation organization with multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting international shipping operations, managing multi-site workforces, and driving HR initiatives that support business growth. This role requires a bilingual English/Spanish professional with strong leadership, compliance, recruiting, employee relations, and organizational development expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Leadership

• Develop, implement, and manage HR policies, programs, and procedures across multiple company locations.
• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Oversee performance management processes and employee engagement programs.

Talent Acquisition & Retention

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions, including warehouse, transportation, operations, and corporate staff.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates in a highly competitive logistics environment.
• Implement onboarding and retention programs to reduce turnover and improve employee satisfaction.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations issues, investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Coach managers on performance management, employee development, and corrective action processes.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including California labor law.
• Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, wage and hour regulations, and all applicable employment requirements.
• Manage workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and workplace safety initiatives.

Multi-Location HR Operations

• Support and provide HR leadership across multiple distribution centers, warehouses, and office locations.
• Standardize HR processes while accommodating location-specific operational needs.
• Travel periodically between locations to support management teams and employees.

Training & Development

• Develop leadership training programs for supervisors and managers.
• Identify employee development opportunities and establish career progression programs.
• Coordinate compliance and safety training initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer compensation structures, benefits programs, and annual merit review processes.
• Conduct market analysis and recommend salary adjustments to maintain competitiveness.

Required Qualifications

• EducationBachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required.Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.Minimum 3 years of HR leadership or management experience.Experience supporting a logistics, transportation, supply chain, distribution, warehousing, freight forwarding, or international shipping organization required.Proven experience managing HR functions across multiple locations.Experience with high-volume recruiting and workforce management.
• Language RequirementsFluent bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal) required.
• Technical SkillsProficiency with HRIS systems such as UKG, ADP Workforce Now, Paycom, Workday, or similar platforms.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Experience with HR metrics, workforce analytics, and reporting.
• Certifications PreferredSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.