Strategic HR Leader for Growth & Culture

Ultimate Staffing Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services, partnering with a fast-growing Fremont-based EMS company, seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to guide HR operations at the manufacturing facility in California. The role focuses on employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance with state laws.

You will drive workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness while partnering with site leadership to strengthen a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 3+ years of HR leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, electronics, technology, or industrial environments.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and leaders to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and workplace concerns.
• Conduct investigations related to employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace issues.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions while ensuring consistency and legal compliance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Support workforce planning initiatives aligned with business growth and operational goals.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to improve hiring effectiveness, onboarding, and retention.
• Lead annual performance review processes and talent assessment initiatives.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and employee growth opportunities.
• Coach managers on performance improvement plans and employee development strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including California labor regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook practices.
• Support audits and reporting requirements related to employment practices.
• Partner with legal counsel and leadership on sensitive HR matters as needed.
• Support compensation planning, market benchmarking, and merit review processes.
• Collaborate with benefits providers and employees regarding benefit programs.
• Develop and implement employee recognition, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Analyze turnover, engagement, and workforce metrics to recommend improvements.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations and HR team activities.
• Develop and monitor HR metrics and dashboards.
• Ensure accurate employee records and HRIS data management.
• Partner with site leadership to drive organizational effectiveness and business performance.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ultimate Staffing Services, partnering with a fast-growing Fremont-based EMS company, seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to guide HR operations at the manufacturing facility in California. The role focuses on employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance with state laws.

You will drive workforce planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness while partnering with site leadership to strengthen a people-first culture.