People Operations Leader - Manufacturing & Compliance

Behr Canada; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasstech seeks a People Operations Manager to lead HR at the Santa Ana site, overseeing 350+ team members. You will coach leaders, drive inclusive practices, and manage compliance across California. A small HR team will be guided to deliver exceptional service.

The role partners with site leadership on talent strategies, recruitment, and employee engagement while supporting three shifts and multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• 5+ years HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
• Proficient in California labor laws, wage/hour compliance, and leave administration.
• Spanish language proficiency required to support a diverse workforce.
• Strong written and verbal communication and strategic influence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor within policies and practices.
• Lead ethics and HR compliance programs across federal, state, and local laws.
• Manage compliance for remote and hybrid employees in California.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and site leadership on talent strategies.
• Lead hourly talent acquisition efforts with local temp agencies.
• Foster a positive, inclusive employee experience through engagement initiatives.
• Align employee experience with business goals and productivity needs.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations matters; coach leaders.
• Develop and lead a small HR team and support growth.
• Collaborate on cross-functional HR projects; support multiple shifts.
• Travel domestically up to 10%.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brasstech seeks a People Operations Manager to lead HR at the Santa Ana site, overseeing 350+ team members. You will coach leaders, drive inclusive practices, and manage compliance across California. A small HR team will be guided to deliver exceptional service.

The role partners with site leadership on talent strategies, recruitment, and employee engagement while supporting three shifts and multiple locations.