Senior HR Manager

Ulti-Mate Connector, Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead daily HR operations for the Engineered Cables production team in California. You will drive talent acquisition, onboarding, training, performance management, succession planning, LOA, benefits, compensation, and payroll compliance while maintaining ITAR and QMS standards.

The role reports to the HRBP and requires strong California wage-hour expertise, vendor coordination, and developing leaders to support a high‑performing manufacturing workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibility in manufacturing.
• Experience managing complex employee relations in a fast-paced production workforce.
• U.S. Person (Citizen or PR) due to ITAR regulations.
• Strong knowledge of California wage & hour laws and employment regulations.
• AS9100/ISO9100 experience preferred (training, competency, awareness programs).
• Bilingual in Vietnamese or Spanish to support the workforce.
• HRIS tools: BambooHR/Paycom/ADP; proficient in Google Workspace.
• HR certifications (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR partner for the Production team and uphold Aptiv culture.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and provide guidance to staff and leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations: TA, onboarding, training, performance management, succession planning, LOA, benefits, compensation, offboarding, payroll, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Production leadership to implement HR policies and improve development and efficiency.
• Plan and execute talent acquisition strategy to maintain uninterrupted production.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership

California wage & hour laws

Bilingual Vietnamese/Spanish

HRIS literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

BambooHR

Paycom

ADP

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: HR Manager

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HRBP

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 per year plus 10% AIP

Summary: At Aptiv, we inspire the world's most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. As our Human Resources Manager, you will be the primary “hands-on" HR partner for the Engineered Cables manufacturing team. You will be responsible for overseeing all daily HR operations and leading the implementation of HR best practices tailored for the Aerospace & Defense industry, ensuring the seamless execution of all related processes. You will maintain a highly visible presence within the production environment, serving as the subject matter expert on all core HR functions. This includes Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Training, Performance Management, Succession Planning, LOA, Benefits, Compensation, Offboarding, Payroll, and Compliance.

This position reports to the HRBP.

Leadership & Core 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 all 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.

Position Requirements:

• 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.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations dynamics within a fast-paced production workforce.
• 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.
• Skilled in developing future leaders and finding ways to help others grow.
• Experience supporting an AS9100/ISO9100 certified Quality Management System is highly preferred. This includes managing competency, training, and awareness programs (Clause 7.2, 7.3).
• 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.

Certifications & Competencies:

Core Competencies: Strong communication, sound judgment, teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal:

Total Rewards & Compensation: The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 per year plus 10% AIP. Exact compensation will depend on experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. For benefits and career opportunities, visit https://www.aptiv.com/careers.

EEO Statement

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.

Workplace Type

On-site

In addition to federal law requirements, Aptiv complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Aptiv expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.