HR Manager (3rd shift)

Vaco by Highspring; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Santa Fe Springs, CA, seeks a bilingual HR Manager to lead third-shift HR for overnight operations, partnering with managers to drive employee relations, compliance, staffing, and workforce management.

The role supports a large hourly workforce across warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution, with a focus on engagement, performance management, and adherence to California laws. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist in warehouse/manufacturing/distribution settings.
• Strong employee relations experience with hourly workforces.
• Knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets for reporting.
• Bilingual (preferred) and able to support third-shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for third-shift operations.
• Partner with supervisors and operations leadership to address employee concerns and workforce challenges.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and recommend resolutions.
• Support coaching, corrective action, and performance management processes.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and California employment laws.
• Track workforce metrics and maintain HR reporting through Excel and Google Sheets.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations and best practices.
• Help drive employee engagement and a positive culture across overnight operations.

Skills

HR Manager Experience

Hourly workforce support

Employee relations

California employment laws

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Direct Hire | Santa Fe Springs, CA | Up to $120,000 Base Salary

Schedule

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Overview

A growing distribution and manufacturing company is seeking a bilingual HR Manager to support third-shift operations at its Santa Fe Springs facilities. This role will act as the dedicated HR leader for overnight operations, partnering directly with managers and employees to support employee relations, compliance, engagement, staffing, and workforce management initiatives.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting large hourly workforces in warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environments and enjoys being a visible and accessible HR resource for employees working outside traditional business hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for third-shift operations
• Partner with supervisors and operations leadership to address employee concerns and workforce challenges
• Conduct employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions
• Support employee coaching, corrective action, and performance management processes
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies and California employment laws
• Track workforce metrics and maintain HR reporting through Excel and Google Sheets
• Provide guidance and support to managers regarding employee relations and organizational best practices
• Help drive employee engagement and a positive workplace culture across overnight operations

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner, or Senior HR Generalist
• Background supporting warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or similar environments
• Strong employee relations experience with hourly workforces
• Knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Proficiency with Excel and Google Sheets
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable supporting a large operational workforce during non-traditional business hours

Additional Information

• Third shift supports approximately 250 employees during peak operations
• Company is experiencing rapid growth and expansion
• Extra hours and occasional schedule flexibility may be required during peak season
• Opportunity to play a critical role in supporting overnight operations and workforce growth

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).