Human Resources Director

3P Partners; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

3P Partners is seeking a Director of Human Resources to build and scale the HR function for a growing manufacturing company in the Inland Empire, CA. The role reports to the CEO and works on shaping people strategy, organizational structure, and leadership effectiveness.

The on-site position offers a base salary of $130,000–$150,000 plus bonus and strong benefits. You will lead payroll, compliance, talent acquisition, and performance management while driving culture and organizational

Qualifications

• Senior-level HR experience in an operating company with multi-site exposure.
• Expertise in compensation and benefits design, pay equity, and policy interpretation.
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive business outcomes.
• Willingness to lead through change, including relocation or restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Assess current HR function and recommend changes to structure and tools.
• Develop HR strategy aligned with business goals, including workforce planning and career development.
• Lead lean HR function with clear priorities, training, and process consistency.
• Oversee payroll and compliance, including wage/hour requirements.
• Lead change management initiatives with department leaders for agility and transformation.
• Implement career development frameworks and leadership development programs.
• Partner with executive leadership to modernize compensation structures.
• Design and implement a performance management program with coaching and data-driven feedback.
• Drive culture, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Lead core HR functions including benefits, workforce planning, succession, employee relations, and compliance.
• Leverage HR analytics to provide leadership insights.
• Assess HR systems and recommend improvements or alternatives.
• Support organizational initiatives such as relocation with change management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and mitigate risk.
• Advocate for employees balancing business needs.

Skills

Senior HR experience

Compensation design

Benefits design

Pay equity

Career pathing

Vendor management

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Influence leadership

Change management

Relocation experience

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or certifications

Job description

• Build and scale the HR function for a growing manufacturing company, driving transformation across talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, shaping people strategy, organizational structure, and leadership effectiveness
• On-site position in the Inland Empire, CA; $130-150K base salary + bonus + great benefits

The Director of Human Resources is a hands-on leader responsible for driving transformation, culture enhancement, and talent development within the organization. This role focuses on aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, implementing change management strategies, and fostering a high-performance environment.

This position requires a leader who can operate both strategically and tactically, serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, and drive organizational effectiveness in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct an initial assessment of the HR function and present recommendations for structure, priorities, and tools
• Develop and execute an HR strategy aligned with organizational goals, including workforce planning, career development, and compensation
• Lead and develop a lean HR function with clear priorities, training, and process consistency
• Provide oversight of payroll and compliance, including applicable wage and hour requirements
• Lead change management initiatives in partnership with department leaders to support organizational agility and business transformation
• Implement career development frameworks, including learning paths, mentorship programs, and leadership development
• Partner with executive leadership to review and modernize compensation structures, including pay scales and reward frameworks
• Design and implement a performance management program with a focus on coaching and data-driven feedback
• Drive initiatives to enhance culture, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Lead core HR functions including benefits, workforce planning, succession management, employee relations, and compliance
• Leverage HR analytics and key performance indicators to provide insights to leadership
• Assess the effectiveness of current HR systems and recommend improvements or alternatives
• Support major organizational initiatives, including relocation or restructuring efforts, with a strong focus on change management
• Ensure compliance with evolving employment laws and proactively mitigate risk
• Serve as an advocate for employees while balancing business needs and ensuring consistent HR practices

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior-level HR experience within an operating company environment; multi-site experience preferred
• Expertise in compensation and benefits design, pay equity, career pathing, policy interpretation, and vendor management
• Exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and partner with senior leadership to drive business outcomes
• Sound judgement on when to elevate to legal counsel versus managing internally
• Comfort leading through change, including restructuring or relocation
• Ability to foster a high-performance culture through coaching and development
• Highly adaptable, results-driven, and solutions-oriented
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications a plus