Strategic HR Manager - Talent, Compliance & Culture

MP Materials; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials in Mountain Pass, CA seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance across sites. The role partners with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals, drive workforce development, DEI programs, and continuous improvement in people operations.

Responsibilities include policy development, regulatory compliance, data analytics with HRIS, training programs, and coordinating with vendors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR management experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with HRIS and data analytics (e.g., ADP).

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
• Coach and develop leaders; facilitate leadership sessions.
• Develop and update HR policies to ensure compliance with laws.
• Advise management on HR matters and resolve conflicts.
• Drive engagement, DEI programs, and workforce planning.
• Analyze HR metrics and report insights to leadership.
• Coordinate with external vendors and legal counsel as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

HR analytics

Policy implementation

Leadership development

Diversity & inclusion

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS (ADP)

Job description

MP Materials in Mountain Pass, CA seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance across sites. The role partners with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals, drive workforce development, DEI programs, and continuous improvement in people operations.

Responsibilities include policy development, regulatory compliance, data analytics with HRIS, training programs, and coordinating with vendors