HR Manager

Winchester Interconnect; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Interconnect in Garden Grove, CA seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead all aspects of human resources at our manufacturing site, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, and compliance.

You will ensure California labor law mastery, partner with site leadership, and drive a positive, compliant, and high-performance culture across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6 to 9 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a management role within a manufacturing environment.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of California and US Federal employment laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in managing complex employee relations issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Workday).

Responsibilities

• Lead High-Volume Direct Labor (DL) recruiting strategy and execution.
• Build, optimize, and manage talent pipelines and local sourcing channels.
• Streamline candidate screening, background checks, and mass onboarding programs.
• Design and optimize HR workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Audit onboarding/offboarding/data management and implement best practices.
• Leverage HR technology to automate processes and improve data accuracy.
• Establish SOPs for HR to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Partner with plant leadership to align HR with production schedules and planning.
• Mentor the HR team and provide data-driven insights on turnover, absenteeism, and labor costs.
• Ensure compliance with California Labor Codes and wage/hour regulations (CFRA, FMLA, PDL, ADA/FEHA).
• Develop recruitment strategies for exempt engineers and non-exempt skilled labor.
• Manage relationships with staffing agencies to scale the workforce.
• Collaborate with Safety/EHS to ensure Cal/OSHA compliance.
• Oversee annual performance reviews and upskill/train floor supervisors.
• Ensure Pay Transparency and Pay Equity compliance.
• Use Google Enterprise, ADP in daily work.

Skills

HR management

People management

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

California labor law

HRIS

ADP

Workday

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way.

Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic and inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate achievements, drive employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential becomes purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in building our shared success.

Job Summary:

As our HR Manager, you will be a key leader and strategic partner at our Garden Grove manufacturing site. You will be responsible for directing all aspects of human resources, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, and legal compliance. Your primary mission is to cultivate a positive and productive workplace culture while aligning HR strategies with our operational goals to drive business success.

Given our location, an extensive and up-to-date mastery of California labor laws and manufacturing compliance is absolutely essential for success in this role.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6 to 9 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a management role within a manufacturing environment.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of California and US Federal employment laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in managing complex employee relations issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Workday).

Our core values Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) are the foundation of our operation and drive success. You will assume the accountability for the entire HR function, ensuring legal compliance, advocating for employees, and supporting the site's leadership team. You will collaborate closely with department managers to develop and implement HR strategies that support their operational needs and foster a high-performance culture. You will be empowered to develop programs and policies that enhance the employee experience, lead change initiatives, and provide managers and employees with the tools and guidance needed to succeed.

Will you be our next ACE?

High-Volume Direct Labor (DL) Hiring & Ramping

• Lead the strategy and execution for high-volume Direct Labor (DL) recruiting, partnering closely with operations leaders to support business ramping, expansion, and shift scaling.
• Build, optimize, and manage aggressive talent pipelines, local sourcing channels, community partnerships, and job fairs to consistently hit headcount targets.
• Streamline high-throughput candidate selection, background checks, drug screenings, and mass onboarding programs to ensure rapid time-to-fill without sacrificing quality.

HR Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Design, evaluate, and streamline internal HR workflows to maximize operational efficiency, reduce administrative bottlenecks, and ensure the department runs smoothly.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the HR team by regularly auditing existing procedures (e.g., onboarding, offboarding, data management) and implementing best practices.
• Leverage HR technology and systems to automate manual processes, improving data accuracy and response times for plant employees.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the HR department to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with corporate goals.

Strategic Leadership & Plant Operations

• Partner with General Managers, Finance and Department Heads to align HR strategies with production schedules, workforce planning, and business goals.
• Manage and mentor your HR team.
• Provide data-driven HR insights to executive leadership regarding turnover, absenteeism, overtime, recruitment metrics, and labor costs.

California Labor Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure absolute compliance with all California Labor Codes, including wage and hour laws, strict meal and rest break regulations, and overtime calculations.
• Oversee leaves of absence in accordance with the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), FMLA, PDL, and ADA/FEHA interactive processes.
• Lead complex employee relations investigations, resolve grievances on the production floor, and foster a transparent, fair workplace culture.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract both exempt technical talent (Engineers, Quality Assurance) and non-exempt skilled labor.
• Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies to scale the production workforce dynamically based on manufacturing demands.

Environment, Health, And Safety (EHS) & Workers' Compensation

• Partner closely with the Safety/EHS team to ensure strict compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations tailored to electronics manufacturing (e.g., chemical handling, ESD safety, ergonomics).
• Manage the end-to-end Workers' Compensation process, focusing on early intervention, return-to-work programs, and risk mitigation.

Compensation & Performance Management

• Oversee the annual performance review process and implement upskilling/training initiatives for floor supervisors.
• Ensure local compensation practices align with California’s Pay Transparency and Pay Equity laws.

Systems You Will Use

• Google Enterprise
• ADP

Pay Transparency

Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is 100,000-130,000/year, depending on experience. The exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.