Director of Human Resources
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Job Location:
Huntington Beach, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Human Resources
A leading defense manufacturing company is seeking aDirector of Human Resourcesto provide strategic leadership and hands-on guidance across all areas of HR. This role partners closely with the executive team to develop and implement policies practices and programs that support the companys workforce ensure legal compliance and drive organizational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and COO on HR issues impacting the business.
- Lead and develop the HR team ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Oversee payroll benefits employee relations recruitment performance management health and safety and compliance functions.
- Partner with leadership to anticipate workforce needs ensure staffing levels are met and support succession planning.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with departments such as Accounting Legal Security and Operations.
- Monitor and interpret employment law and HR best practices to maintain compliance.
- Support executive leadership with detailed HR reports presentations and strategic recommendations.
- Oversee companywide HR initiatives including compensation benchmarking employee events and culture-building programs.
- Lead investigations manage conflict resolution and provide guidance on sensitive employee matters.
- Promote a positive respectful and safe work environment while ensuring compliance with all workplace policies and procedures.
- Drive ongoing process improvements across HR systems and programs.
Competencies
- Leadership & Strategic Thinking:Ability to align HR practices with company goals adapt strategies to changing conditions and drive long-term workforce success.
- Communication:Strong verbal and written communication; able to influence and negotiate at all levels of the organization.
- Managing People:Skilled in coaching developing and empowering staff while holding them accountable for results.
- Judgment & Decision-Making:Demonstrates sound judgment and timely decision-making.
- Adaptability & Initiative:Comfortable with change proactive in identifying solutions and quick to take initiative.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field required. Masters or JD strongly preferred.
- 10 years of progressive HR experience including strategic leadership roles.
- Strong background in manufacturing environments required.
- Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations; legal experience a plus.
- Experience with compensation strategy and job benchmarking.
- Excellent interpersonal conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook).
- Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g. ADP) and ability to generate advanced reports.
Additional Information
- Must be comfortable working in a tactical/defense manufacturing environment.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 5 pounds; primarily office-based role requiring sitting speaking and computer use.
- Work environment is typically quiet with occasional exposure to a production/manufacturing setting.
Contact:
Chris De Cecco
Vice President of Recruiting
Prevail Recruiting Inc.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
