On-Site HR Manager: Build Culture & Site Ownership

Luna Innovations; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

On-site location in Chino, CA

Job summary

Luna Innovations is seeking an HR Manager for our Chino, CA site to lead employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration within a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment.

You will report to the Director of HR and own site HR processes, ensuring compliance with California and federal law while partnering with managers to build a high-performing team that thrives on trust and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years HR generalist experience, ideally in manufacturing/technical environments.
• Demonstrated experience with employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, including leave laws, wage/hour, and EEO compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS; ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for the Chino site and build trust with employees and managers across a diverse workforce.
• Champion a positive, high-performance culture by identifying engagement opportunities and modeling inclusive practices.
• Support managers in performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.
• Conduct new hire orientations and exit interviews to inform retention strategies.
• Manage leave of absence cases and ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Benefits administration

HRIS

California employment law

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Equivalent experience

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Luna Innovations is seeking an HR Manager for our Chino, CA site to lead employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration within a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment.

You will report to the Director of HR and own site HR processes, ensuring compliance with California and federal law while partnering with managers to build a high-performing team that thrives on trust and transparency.