HR Manager

Vaco; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an HR Manager to lead employee relations for a large hourly workforce in a high-volume operation in Southern California. The role requires a bilingual Spanish/English communicator who can navigate complex employee situations on the warehouse floor and partner with managers to sustain a positive workplace culture.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, and strong knowledge of LOA, ADA, FMLA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Experience in high-volume warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or e-commerce operations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Knowledge of LOA, ADA, FMLA, and California employment law.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for a large hourly workforce in a high-volume operation.
• Handle complex employee relations matters, including performance concerns, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and workplace investigations.
• Conduct employee investigations and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with managers to navigate challenging employee situations and drive consistent people practices.
• Provide guidance on LOA, ADA, FMLA, accommodations, and California employment law.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, communication, performance management, and engagement strategies.
• Maintain a consistent presence on the warehouse floor, building relationships with employees.
• Support employee engagement, culture-building, and retention initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Employee relations

Investigation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

HR Manager

Distribution & E-Commerce Company Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Up to $110,000 Base Salary. Bilingual Spanish/English Required

Our client, a rapidly growing distribution and e-commerce organization, is seeking a HR Manager to support a large, high-volume workforce within one of its Southern California operations.

This is a highly visible, employee relations-focused HR leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering closely with both employees and managers. The ideal candidate is comfortable serving as the primary HR presence onsite, spending time on the warehouse floor, navigating complex employee situations, and helping drive a positive workplace culture.

This role supports a workforce of approximately 350-400 employees that can significantly increase during peak seasons. The HR Manager will be responsible for handling a high volume of employee relations matters, conducting investigations, coaching managers, supporting leave and accommodation processes, and helping foster a strong employee experience across the operation.

This is not a desk-only HR role. We're looking for someone who enjoys being visible, building relationships, solving problems, and partnering directly with leaders and employees in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for a large hourly workforce in a high-volume operation
• Handle complex employee relations matters, including performance concerns, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and workplace investigations
• Conduct employee investigations and provide recommendations to leadership
• Partner with managers to navigate challenging employee situations and drive consistent people practices
• Provide guidance on LOA, ADA, FMLA, accommodations, and California employment law
• Coach leaders on employee relations, communication, performance management, and engagement strategies
• Build strong relationships with employees while maintaining accountability and appropriate boundaries
• Maintain a consistent presence on the warehouse and distribution floor
• Support employee engagement, culture-building, and retention initiatives
• Help leadership create a positive, compliant, and productive work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Bilingual Spanish/English required
• Strong employee relations experience in a high-volume environment
• Extensive experience conducting workplace investigations
• Strong knowledge of LOA, ADA, FMLA, and California employment law
• Experience supporting warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or e-commerce operations
• Experience supporting large hourly employee populations
• Strong manager coaching and business partnership experience
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Experience serving as the primary HR contact for a large employee population
• Experience helping drive employee engagement and culture transformation initiatives

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate has been the "face of HR" for a large hourly workforce and is comfortable handling employee relations issues on a daily basis. This person should be approachable yet firm, relationship-oriented yet accountable, and capable of building trust while navigating difficult conversations. Success in this role requires strong business partnership skills, resilience, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.