Senior HR Manager

Aptiv; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Aptiv Interconnect in San Marcos, CA is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead people operations and advise senior leadership on talent, organizational design, and culture. You will shape HR strategy, drive programs, and ensure scalable, data-driven people practices.

The role requires delivering strategic partnership, workforce analytics, and change management for a fast-paced environment, reporting to HRBP & Compliance Manager. Full-time role with strong compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3+ years in a Senior Manager or high-level HR Manager capacity within a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/MHRM preferred.
• Financial acumen and HR budgeting experience; ability to align people strategies with corporate P&L priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Coach managers on talent planning, performance management, and team dynamics.
• Serve as trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters balancing business risk and culture.
• Collaborate with Finance on headcount modeling and HR budget planning to meet fiscal goals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

HR analytics

Employee relations

Talent development

Executive advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business

MBA/MHRM preferred

Tools

ADP

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title: Senior HR Manager

Job ID: 745 - Senior HR Manager

Location: San Marcos, CA

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HRBP & Compliance Manger

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 per year plus 10% AIP

At Aptiv Interconnect, we inspire the world’s most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. We are seeking a high-performing, strategically minded Senior HR Manager to lead our people operations and serve as a key advisor to functional leaders. In this role, you will bridge the gap between day-to-day HR excellence and long-term organizational strategy. Tailored for a seasoned HR leader who thrives on solving complex business challenges through people, data, and culture, you will partner directly with senior leadership to build scalable frameworks and optimize workforce performance.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Leadership Coaching

• Executive Advisory: Partner with senior business leaders to align people strategies with functional and company-wide objectives.
• Talent & Leadership Development: Provide proactive coaching and guidance to managers and directors on talent planning, performance management, and team dynamics.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, ensuring solutions balance business risk, fairness, and company culture.
• Workforce & Fiscal Planning: Collaborate with Finance and Operations on headcount modeling, labor cost management, and HR budget planning to ensure workforce strategies remain aligned with fiscal goals.

Talent Management & Organizational Design

• Framework Execution: Drive performance management, succession planning, and talent development frameworks across assigned business units.
• Organizational Design: Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and restructuring initiatives.
• Workforce Analytics: Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, time-to-hire) to identify trends, diagnose organizational issues, and present data-backed solutions to leadership.

Change Management & Program Ownership

• Enterprise Initiatives: Lead enterprise-wide HR initiatives and change management strategies for new program rollouts (e.g., total rewards, performance reviews, tech stack implementations).
• Culture & Inclusion: Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee engagement strategies that foster a high-performance culture.

Operational Excellence & Team Mentorship

• People Operations: Oversee core HR operations, compliance, total rewards execution, and employee relations to ensure seamless execution.
• Team Development: Mentor, guide, or directly manage junior HR team members (HR Generalists/Coordinators), fostering their development and scaling team capacity.

Position Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3+ years in a Senior Manager or high-level HR Manager capacity within a fast-paced environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree (MBA/MHRM) preferred.
• Strategic Capability: Proven track record of moving beyond transactional HR to influence business outcomes, organizational design, and leadership strategy.
• Financial Acumen & Commercial Insight: Demonstrated ability to manage HR budgets, evaluate the financial impact of headcount/compensation strategies (headcount cost modeling, ROI on HR programs), and align people strategies with corporate P&L priorities.

Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications: SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or relevant advanced credentials preferred.
• Problem-Solving & Data: Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn workforce analytics into actionable strategic insights.
• Communication & Executive Presence: Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive presence—capable of pushing back constructively with senior leadership.
• Systems Proficiency: ADP/Google Workspace.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $130,0000 - $150,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• Incentive Compensation: AIP target 10%
• Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive healthcare coverage, 401k, paid time off, and continuous professional development opportunities. Learn more at Aptiv 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.