People Operations ManagerAre you passionate about creating a workplace where people thrive? At
Newport Brass, part of
Delta Faucet Company, we're looking for a
People Operations Manager to lead HR efforts at our
Santa Ana, CA manufacturing and distribution site. With a workforce of 350+ team members, this role is key to shaping positive, inclusive, and high-performing employee experience.
As a strategic partner to site leadership, you'll bring your HR expertise to life-coaching leaders, supporting employees across all shifts, and driving initiatives that reflect our core values:
people, credibility, high-performance teams, innovation, and customer focus. You'll also lead and develop a small but impactful HR team, helping them grow while delivering exceptional service.
This role reports to the
Regional HR Director.
What You'll Do- Serve as a trusted HR advisor, providing guidance within established policies and practices.
- Lead ethics and HR compliance programs, ensuring alignment with local, state (including California), federal, and company regulations.
- Manage compliance for remote and hybrid employees in California, including wage ordinances, break requirements, and home office reimbursements.
- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and site leadership to implement talent strategies focused on recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
- Lead hourly talent acquisition efforts, including partnerships with local temp agencies.
- Champion a positive and inclusive employee experience through communication, engagement, and community involvement initiatives.
- Align employee experience with business goals and productivity needs.
- Investigate and resolve employee relations matters, coaching leaders and proactively addressing workplace concerns.
- Lead and develop a small HR team, setting priorities and supporting their growth.
- Collaborate on cross-functional HR projects and initiatives.
- Support employees across three shifts and multiple locations with flexibility and commitment.
- Travel domestically by up to 10%.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field; and 5+ years of HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Proficient in California labor laws, including wage and hour compliance and leave administration.
- Spanish language proficiency required to support a diverse workforce.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect across all levels of the organization.
- Strategic approach with the ability to lead and influence.
- Data-driven decision-making skills and strong business sense.
- Proven understanding of HR trends, legal requirements, and compliance.
- Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to develop innovative HR solutions aligned with company goals.
- High emotional intelligence, active listening, and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS and communication tools.
Company: BrasstechShift 1 (United States of America)
Full time
Hiring Range: $114,100.00 - $179,410.00 USD
Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.
