Contact Name: Kate Pletcher | [email protected]

Director of Human Resources for a Distribution Company

Area: Long Beach, CA

Description: Our client is a distribution company with a nice culture, strong team of (mostly hourly) workers, and is seeking a Director of Human Resources to help lead and guide employee-oriented HR policies for the entire company while continuing to foster a positive workplace culture. They will be responsible for overseeing employee relations, employee communication, recruiting, and designing and implementing employee policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Partner with the Executive Team to guide the company’s strategy for providing our team members with an excellent employee experience- Lead small in-house HR team managing recruiting, payroll, and benefits

- Manage processes related to employee injuries and workers compensation claims in partnership with 3rd party claim adjusters, legal resources, and internal team

- Help manage all internal HR issues, serving as a mediator and leader in employee relations, discipline matters, and terminations

- Liaise with company’s employment attorney to ensure the company’s compliance company policies and CA employment law, including maintenance of employee handbook, performance feedback, discipline, and termination

- Manage various employee benefit programs including medical benefits/open enrollment, 401k, etc., overseeing company events and wellness initiatives

Requirements:

- 8-12 years’ HR experience; at least- 3-5 years at the Director level or in a management/leadership role- Significant experience in an HR leadership role working with hourly employees

- Strong prior work with CA workers compensation claims management- Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills

- Self-starter who would thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with a lot of moving parts