Senior HR Leader - Manufacturing & Compliance

Aptiv; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv in Garden Grove, CA seeks an experienced HR Manager to serve as a hands-on partner for the Production team. You will oversee daily HR operations and drive best practices tailored for Aerospace & Defense, maintaining high visibility on the shop floor.

The role leads talent acquisition, onboarding, training, performance management, compensation, benefits and compliance, with a focus on CA wage and hour laws, ITAR, and QMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with increasing leadership responsibility, preferably in a mid-sized manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR regulations.
• Well-versed in employment laws and regulations, with deep expertise in California state law.
• Bilingual in Vietnamese or Spanish is required to effectively support our manufacturing team.
• HRIS savvy (BambooHR, Paycom, ADP) and proficient in Google Workspace.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred.
• Experience supporting an AS9100/ISO9100 certified Quality Management System is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR point-of-contact for the entire Production team, championing the Aptiv culture and delivering exceptional service.
• Manage all employee relations, conducting thorough investigations, and providing trusted guidance to employees and leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations for the manufacturing team, including talent acquisition, onboarding, training, performance management, succession planning, recognition programs, LOA, benefits, compensation, offboarding and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with Production leadership to create and implement HR policies and procedures that improve employee development and efficiency.
• Plan and execute the TA strategy to ensure uninterrupted production by the manufacturing team.
• Lead the annual performance evaluation process, providing guidance to managers and employees.
• Supervise, coach, and develop assigned personnel, fostering a high-performing and motivated environment.
• Lead succession planning to build the Production leadership pipeline.
• Partner with leadership to identify training needs and manage training and development programs, ensuring QMS compliance.
• Conduct comp benchmarking analyses and help create and maintain compensation bands.
• Oversee the time and attendance process by auditing all timecards for accuracy, ensuring full compliance with California wage and hour laws, and timely and accurate pay processing.
• Serve as the frontline resource for benefits enrollment and employee inquiries, partnering with the management team.
• Oversee and communicate all leave of absence (LOA) and accommodation requests, ensuring full compliance with FMLA, CFRA, and state/federal laws.
• Partner with the EHS/Safety team to oversee all Workers' Compensation claims and promote a 'safety-first' culture.
• Ensure strict compliance with all federal and California state employment laws, ITAR regulations, and AS9100/QMS requirements.
• Oversee HR data integrity, manage all HR-related audit-readiness, and partner with payroll to ensure seamless operations.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Regulatory compliance

Bilingual (Vietnamese or Spanish)

Strategic HR planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

BambooHR

Paycom

ADP

Google Workspace

Job description

Aptiv in Garden Grove, CA seeks an experienced HR Manager to serve as a hands-on partner for the Production team. You will oversee daily HR operations and drive best practices tailored for Aerospace & Defense, maintaining high visibility on the shop floor.

The role leads talent acquisition, onboarding, training, performance management, compensation, benefits and compliance, with a focus on CA wage and hour laws, ITAR, and QMS.