Senior Manager of Human Resources – Elk Grove, CA
Saba Talent
Location – Elk Grove, CA
Job Type – Direct Hire
Remote – No Remote
Years Of Experience – 10 – 15 years
Compensation – $160,000 – $170,000 Per Year
Full Benefits – Yes
Relocation Expenses – Yes
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with site operations leaders to design and implement proactive employee relations
programs that foster positive morale and engagement.
Develop and execute innovative, cost-effective strategies to attract, hire, and retain top
talent across all levels of the organization.
Lead staffing and recruitment activities, including manpower planning, full-cycle
recruiting for salaried staff, and direct hiring for production team members.
Manage all aspects of onboarding, including background checks, drug screenings, offer
letters, new hire paperwork, and orientation.
Maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring accurate payroll and employee records.
Oversee employee leaves of absence, unemployment claims, and policy compliance.
Conduct investigations and provide guidance to management on issue resolution.
Lead training and development initiatives, including performance reviews, succession
planning, technical training for skilled roles, and leadership development in partnership
with the Corporate L&OD team.
Administer corrective action processes in a fair and consistent manner aligned with
company values.
Partner with Corporate HR on communications, compensation, benefits, and policy
development to ensure consistency and compliance.
Manage local compensation programs, including performance appraisals, wage rate
administration, and annual increase recommendations.
Support employee benefits administration, responding to inquiries and assisting staff and
supervisors.
Collaborate with corporate and cross-site HR teams on projects and initiatives as needed.
Provide leadership to HR staff, including coaching, performance reviews, and career
development.
Organize and oversee employee engagement and recognition events.
Qualifications:
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field required.
Experience:
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or
management role.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment required.
Strong background in HRIS systems; Workday experience preferred.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; computer literacy required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred but not mandatory.
Thorough knowledge of federal and New Jersey state HR laws and regulations.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters
with discretion.
Skilled at conflict resolution, coaching, and delivering difficult messages effectively.
Strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement in HR processes and
organizational development.
Service-oriented with a collaborative mindset and a focus on building strong business
partnerships.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has direct supervisory responsibility and will oversee HR staff. Duties include
hiring, coaching, performance management, professional development, and making
recommendations on staffing and disciplinary actions.
