Hybrid HR Manager: Payroll, Benefits & Compliance (Aerospace)

Smartsearchonline; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a growing advanced manufacturing organization. The role covers payroll, benefits, employee relations, compliance, recruitment, onboarding, training, HR systems, and government reporting in a regulated aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate will have California HR experience, hands-on payroll/benefits administration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR or related field.
• Experience in aerospace/manufacturing or regulated industry.
• Minimum 4 years HR Generalist/HR Management experience.
• Hands-on payroll and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of California employment law and EEO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including EEO, FLSA, OSHA, ADA, ITAR, and California labor requirements.
• Maintain and update HR policies and the employee handbook.
• Lead internal HR audits, including I-9, employee classification, payroll, and compliance reviews.
• Manage workers' compensation, ADA accommodations, and leave administration, including FMLA, CFRA, and PDL.
• Oversee biweekly payroll, including wages, deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and payroll audits.
• Support California EDD reporting and wage-and-hour compliance.
• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), FSA/HSA, COBRA, and ACA requirements.
• Lead annual open enrollment and coordinate with brokers and carriers.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Support performance reviews, merit increases, employee relations, PIPs, disciplinary actions, offboarding, and exit interviews.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and maintain employee training materials.
• Support AS9100 and NADCAP compliance through documentation and training.
• Maintain accurate HRIS and payroll records.
• Track HR metrics including turnover, absenteeism, training completion, and other KPIs.
• Prepare required federal and state reports including EEO-1, VETS-4212, CA Pay Data, EDD, and ACA reporting.
• Coordinate employee events and support employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Maintain job descriptions and organizational charts.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Employee relations

HR compliance

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Motive Workforce in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a growing advanced manufacturing organization. The role covers payroll, benefits, employee relations, compliance, recruitment, onboarding, training, HR systems, and government reporting in a regulated aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate will have California HR experience, hands-on payroll/benefits administration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.