swipejobs is hiring: HR Manager - Bilingual in Santa Ana

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Base pay range

$150.00/yr - $160.00/yr

Job Description

Work Schedule: Normal business hours, will need the ability to support activities as needed across 2nd and 3rd shifts. It's a 3 shift operation, 5 days a week. Volunteer OT opportunities on Saturdays.

Language: Bilingual English/Spanish

Full Time permanent position: Santa Ana, California

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor, providing guidance within established policies and practices.
• Lead ethics and HR compliance programs, ensuring alignment with local, state (including California), federal, and company regulations.
• Manage compliance for remote and hybrid employees in California, including wage ordinances, break requirements, and home office reimbursements.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and site leadership to implement talent strategies focused on recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Lead hourly talent acquisition efforts, including partnerships with local temp agencies.
• Champion a positive and inclusive employee experience through communication, engagement, and community involvement initiatives.
• Align employee experience with business goals and productivity needs.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations matters, coaching leaders and proactively addressing workplace concerns.
• Lead and develop a small HR team, setting priorities and supporting their growth.
• Collaborate on cross-functional HR projects and initiatives.
• Support employees across three shifts and multiple locations with flexibility and commitment.
• Travel domestically +10%.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Proficient in California labor laws, including wage and hour compliance and leave administration.
• Spanish language proficiency required to support a diverse workforce.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic approach with the ability to lead and influence.
• Data-driven decision-making skills and strong business sense.
• Proven understanding of HR trends, legal requirements, and compliance.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop innovative HR solutions aligned with company goals.
• High emotional intelligence, active listening, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS and communication tools.