Senior HR & People Leader — California Operations

Wing-Inflatables; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Collaborative culture within a market‑

Impactful growth opportunities

Job summary

Wing Inflatables in Arcata, CA is seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to lead the U.S. People & Culture function.

You will partner with site leadership on workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance development, total rewards, compliance, and HR operations while coaching the local HR team. The role requires strong business judgment, knowledge of CA employment practices, and a proven ability to build effective HR programs that support growth and reduce risk in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, 3–5 years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and California employment laws.
• Experience leading HR strategies for manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide people leadership and strategic HR direction at California site.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for professional and leadership roles.
• Offer guidance on employee relations, performance management and development planning.
• Administer compensation, benefits and total rewards with finance partner input.
• Ensure compliance with federal and California laws and manage HR operations and safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

California employment law

HR analytics

Recruitment

Employee relations

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree or advanced HR certification

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System

Excel

Job description

Wing Inflatables in Arcata, CA is seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to lead the U.S. People & Culture function.

You will partner with site leadership on workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance development, total rewards, compliance, and HR operations while coaching the local HR team. The role requires strong business judgment, knowledge of CA employment practices, and a proven ability to build effective HR programs that support growth and reduce risk in a