Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Human Resources Manager, Business Partner who will be responsible for the organization's Human Resources strategic objectives and policies. Plan, organize, lead and control Company employee relations, compensation, learning and development, employee benefits, organization and recruitment planning and development, EEO, health, safety and environmental activities which support the Company's business plan and objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining personnel policies and regulations subject to applicable laws and regulations
• Establishes departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the Company's strategic direction/goals; while preparing periodic reports for executive management to track strategic goal accomplishment
• Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction
• Implements human resources strategies by establishing departmental accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance
• Responsible for the preparation and delivery of AAP
• Manages human resources operations by recruiting , selecting, orientating, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change
• Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends and vacancies; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact variances

Job Specifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management or equivalent; advanced degree desirable
Years' Experience: Minimum 7-10 years Human Resources experience including five (5) years of successfully managing a Human Resources department; preferably in a technical manufacturing environment
Skills:

• Employment laws and regulations as it pertains to the state of California
• An extensive knowledge of strategic goal setting, change management and budget management
• Strong leadership and effective interpersonal skills and effective delegation skills required
• Familiarity with Operational Excellence and Quality Improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Gemba and Kaizen principles
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools

Benefits:

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

Leads the Human Resources Team in delivering services, policies and programs generally within a business unit or a site. Designs, implements and monitors a variety of human resource programs. Anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management. Ensures programs are aligned with legal requirements and the organization's strategic goals.

Please note this job assignment duration is 5 months.