Human Resources Manager

Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with our client seeking an HR Manager to join our client's team in Sunnyvale CA.

Please note this an onsite position, 5 days in office.

Title

HR Manager

Position Overview:

• Manage day-to-day HR operations supporting 500+ employees across multiple states in a manufacturing environment
• Oversee administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, and voluntary benefits
• Administer and manage the company’s 401(k) plan, including enrollments, contributions, vendor coordination, and compliance support
• Lead Leave of Absence (LOA) administration, including FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation leaves, and state-specific programs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including multi-state labor law requirements
• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Manage and support the performance review process, including calibration, documentation, and manager coaching
• Design and administer employee engagement surveys; analyze results and partner with leadership on action planning
• Develop and coordinate employee training programs, including compliance, onboarding, and supervisor development
• Partner with leadership on compensation programs, including benchmarking, salary reviews, merit increases, and pay equity considerations
• Administer workers’ compensation programs, including claims coordination, return-to-work programs, and compliance
• Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate processing of benefits deductions, compensation changes, and LOA impacts
• Support open enrollment planning, communication, and execution
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook to ensure compliance and consistency
• Support HR audits, reporting, and documentation, including benefits, LOA, and compliance records
• Provide day-to-day operational HR support to managers and employees across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, managing a team, preferably within manufacturing or similar hourly workforce environments
• Strong experience in benefits administration, 401(k) management, and compensation programs
• In-depth knowledge of LOA administration, including FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and state leave laws
• Proven experience handling employee relations and performance management processes
• Experience supporting multi-state HR compliance and labor law requirements
• Familiarity working with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now (WFN)
• Experience with HR audits, compliance reporting, and policy development
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices
• Hands-on, operational mindset with ability to support a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and employee relations skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with leadership
• Strong communication and training facilitation skills