Onsite HR Manager — Union Relations Specialist

LHH; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead Human Resources operations onsite. The role requires a hands-on HR leader who can support management and employees while ensuring compliance and strengthening employee relations in a union environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of California employment laws and the ability to partner with operational leaders to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Previous HR leadership or HR Manager experience.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigations experience.
• Knowledge of California employment laws, labor relations, and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting performance management, corrective actions, and employee coaching.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Human Resources operations, including employee relations, performance management, compliance, onboarding, and policy administration.
• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees, supervisors, and leadership teams.
• Partner with union representatives and management on labor relations matters, grievance administration, contract interpretation, and employee concerns.
• Conduct workplace investigations and provide recommendations on employee relations issues.
• Advise managers on performance management, corrective actions, coaching, and employee development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and labor regulations.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, retention, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Oversee leave of absence administration, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Partner with Payroll and Benefits teams to support employee programs and HR operations.
• Maintain HR metrics, reporting, and employee records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

California employment laws

Performance management

HR compliance

Communication

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS and payroll systems

Job description

LHH in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead Human Resources operations onsite. The role requires a hands-on HR leader who can support management and employees while ensuring compliance and strengthening employee relations in a union environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of California employment laws and the ability to partner with operational leaders to support business objectives.