Plant Human Resources Manager

MAPEI USA; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Annual bonus eligibility

PTO 17 days

401K with 6% match

Dental & Vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MAPEI USA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager, Plant, to lead HR programs across corporate and field sites. You will drive talent acquisition support, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and learning initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.

The role requires 5+ years in HR with multi-location experience, strong CA employment law knowledge, and the ability to guide managers and handle investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience across corporate and multi-location teams.
• Experience with multi-state HR operations and California HR compliance desirable.
• Strong knowledge of federal laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA) and employment regulations.
• Ability to advise managers, handle investigations, and maintain policy fairness.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to implement HR strategies for engagement and retention across locations.
• Oversee HR programs including employee relations, performance management, recognition, and learning initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters and ensure fair policy application.
• Support recruiting and staffing efforts with Talent Acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across jurisdictions.
• Assist in onboarding, learning & development, and career development programs.
• Analyze HR trends and workforce data to support leadership decisions.
• Foster a positive associate relations environment and strong culture.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Relations

Regulatory Compliance

Talent Acquisition

Learning & Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing construction chemicals and building materials — including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. We are currently seeking a Human Resources Manager, Plant to join our Corporate HR team. The Human Resources Manager will lead key HR programs for multiple sites including talent acquisition support, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and learning and development initiatives. This role plays an important part in fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring HR practices align with company policies and evolving employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to implement HR strategies that support employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness across corporate and field-based teams.
• Oversee HR programs including employee relations, performance management, recognition initiatives, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and performance management while ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Support recruiting and staffing initiatives in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team to attract and retain high-quality talent.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions, including states with complex regulatory environments.
• Assist in the administration and continuous improvement of HR programs including onboarding, learning and development, and career development initiatives.
• Analyze HR trends and workforce data to support leadership decision-making and organizational planning.
• Foster a positive associate relations environment that supports collaboration, accountability, and a strong company culture.
• Perform assigned tasks in conformance with procedures and instructions established in the Business Management System (BMS) and in compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What's in it for you

• In this role, you will earn a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on your experience and qualifications.
• This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is a variable percentage of your base salary, based on individual performance and company results.
• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
• 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
• Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting corporate, commercial, or multi-location teams.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-state HR operations and navigating varying state employment regulations.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements strongly preferred.
• Experience advising managers on employee relations matters, performance management, and workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and other relevant regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting geographically distributed teams.
• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel - low to moderate at times.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)