Manufacturing HR Manager: Lead People & Compliance

Precision Metal Products; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Metal Products in El Cajon, CA is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at the manufacturing plant. You will partner with plant leadership to manage employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, safety, and compliance to ensure a high-performing workforce.

The role requires 5+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, knowledge of California wage laws, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience independently managing employee relations, payroll, recruiting, compensation, safety, and HR compliance.
• Experience leading HR and workforce-related projects from planning through implementation while managing day-to-day HR responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of California employment and wage-and-hour requirements.
• Experience with benefits administration and HRIS systems; ADP experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution skills
• Sound HR judgment and problem-solving ability
• Ability to independently manage multiple HR priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with production employees, supervisors, and senior leadership
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to analyze workforce, compensation, payroll, and staffing data.
• Practical understanding of manufacturing operations and hourly workforce environments
• Ability to balance employee advocacy, compliance, and business needs

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and plant leadership, advising on employee relations and workplace concerns.
• Conduct and document employee relations investigations and coach leaders on performance management and corrective action.
• Manage recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, including postings, screening, interviews, offers, and temporary staffing support.
• Oversee new-hire onboarding, orientation, documentation, and required HR and safety training.
• Partner with leadership on staffing, workforce planning, succession planning, organizational changes, promotions, and retention initiatives.
• Support compensation administration, including offers, wage adjustments, promotions, and internal equity.
• Oversee timekeeping and payroll administration and maintain accurate employee information in the HRIS.
• Administer employee benefits and coordinate with corporate HR and providers regarding enrollment, leaves, and questions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and federal and California employment requirements.
• Own the plant safety programs, including safety training, audits, investigations, corrective actions, workers' compensation, and return-to-work.
• Collaborate with leadership on development, training needs, and performance expectations.
• Lead strategic HR and workforce development initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Monitor workforce trends, labor costs, overtime, turnover, and staffing needs; provide recommendations to plant leadership.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll

Recruiting

Benefits administration

Safety

HR compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

Precision Metal Products in El Cajon, CA is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations at the manufacturing plant. You will partner with plant leadership to manage employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, safety, and compliance to ensure a high-performing workforce.

The role requires 5+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, knowledge of California wage laws, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.