Human Resources Manager

Alco designs, a multi-location manufacturing company based in Gardena, California, seeks a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations across sites. This role collaborates with plant leadership to support employees, strengthen culture, improve processes, and drive operational success. The position is onsite in Gardena and offers a salary range of USD 80,000 to 110,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and supervisors across multiple locations
• Provide coaching, conflict resolution, investigations, and employee relations support
• Guide performance management, corrective actions, and policy interpretation
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture
• Partner closely with plant leadership on workforce and operational needs
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing priorities and hiring strategies
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation
• Support employee training and workforce planning initiatives
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing
• Administer employee benefits and leave programs
• Partner with payroll and benefit vendors to resolve employee issues
• Ensure compliance with California wage and hour regulations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and California employment laws
• Maintain HR records, reporting, and policy documentation
• Support OSHA compliance, safety initiatives, and training programs
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work processes
• Promote a proactive culture of workplace safety

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, or production environments
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws and HR compliance
• Experience with payroll processing and benefits administration
• Experience with ADP Run or ADP Workforce Now
• Proven success handling employee relations and workplace investigations
• Experience supporting safety programs and workers’ compensation
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Ability to work onsite full-time and travel periodically between locations

Technologies

• ADP Run
• ADP Workforce Now

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off