Manufacturing HR Leader: Compliance & Payroll

LHH; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

EAP program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR for a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Fairfield, CA. This hands-on role provides strategic and operational HR leadership while supporting employees.

You will serve as a trusted partner to leadership, oversee employee relations, ensure compliance with employment laws, and manage a small HR team across three shifts. Onsite position in Fairfield, CA.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigations background.
• Knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations for a manufacturing facility with ~140 employees.
• Guide employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend resolutions.
• Partner with leadership on organizational planning, compensation, and engagement.
• Mentor HR staff: Generalist, Payroll Specialist, and Office Manager/Receptionist.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, employee development, retention, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and manage leaves.
• Oversee payroll processes and timekeeping, coordinating with ADP.
• Maintain HR metrics, records, and compliance documentation.
• Foster a positive workplace culture across all shifts.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

ADP

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR for a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Fairfield, CA. This hands-on role provides strategic and operational HR leadership while supporting employees.

You will serve as a trusted partner to leadership, oversee employee relations, ensure compliance with employment laws, and manage a small HR team across three shifts. Onsite position in Fairfield, CA.