MTech Aerospace is hiring: Human Resources Manager in California

Description

Join a growing aerospace and defense company where people truly are our greatest asset. We are seeking an On-Site Human Resources Manager to partner with our Remote HR Manager in building and supporting all aspects of HR. Together, you will form a two-person HR department that covers the full spectrum of HR—strategic to transactional—while shaping the employee experience.

You’ll be the face of HR on-site, supporting both employees and managers with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and engagement initiatives. This is a hands-on position where you’ll roll up your sleeves for everything from policy guidance to entering data into HR systems.

This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys variety, values independence, and thrives in a collaborative small-team environment. You’ll have the opportunity to influence culture, improve processes, and make a direct impact on the future of a fast-growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employees and managers for HR inquiries, employee relations, and conflict resolution.
• Manage day-to-day onboarding, orientation, and integration of new employees.
• Facilitate performance evaluations, supervisor coaching, and career development support.
• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition programs, and retention initiatives.
• Support safety programs, workers’ compensation, and training tracking.
• Conduct fact-finding and documentation for employee relations issues, escalating to Remote HR Manager as needed.
• Administer transactional HR processes including payroll changes, leave management, and payroll entries.
• Partner with Remote HR Manager for alignment of policies, reporting, and HR initiatives.
• Perform recruiting functions including job postings, candidate screening, and scheduling interviews.

Requirements

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to resolve conflicts and build trust.
• Excellent verbal communication and employee engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple operational HR processes simultaneously.
• Detail orientation in transactional HR tasks (recruiting, onboarding, training, records management).
• Proactive problem-solving and collaboration with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of diverse HR generalist experience with emphasis on employee relations and operations.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Experience in aerospace/defense contracting or similar regulated industry desirable.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Deltek/Costpoint, Paylocity, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources