HR Manager

Job Description

HR Manager – Cement Plant (California)

Overview:

An established industrial company is seeking a full-time, on-site HR Manager to oversee all human resources operations at its cement production facility in Tehachapi, California. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the HR strategy of a key industrial site, directly influencing the performance, safety, and development of its workforce. The company is committed to fostering a compliant, safe, and inclusive workplace culture and is open to relocating the right candidate.The Role:

Reporting to senior leadership, the HR Manager will serve as the strategic and operational lead for all HR functions at the Tehachapi cement plant. The role involves close collaboration with executive leadership, plant operations, union representatives, and employees to ensure HR strategies align with both corporate and plant-level goals. Success in this position means maintaining legal compliance, driving talent development, supporting operational efficiency, and fostering a positive employee relations environment.

Please note: the position requires ~20% travel and an initial three-month onboarding period in Scottsdale, Arizona.Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the full range of HR activities at the cement plant, including recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, and employee relations

Serve as the key point of contact for union negotiations, conflict resolution, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements

Design and implement HR strategies across recruitment, employer branding, training, performance management, and succession planning

Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state (especially California), and local labor laws, safety regulations, and union standards

Collaborate with leadership to define long-term HR and operational goals, aligning talent strategies with plant needs

Develop and oversee the HR department budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effective practices

Establish and track HR performance metrics (KPIs), using data-driven insights to improve HR effectiveness

Oversee the implementation of employee development initiatives aimed at improving safety, performance, and operational efficiencyRequirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or HR certification preferred)

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification required

Minimum 7 years of HR experience in a unionized, heavy industrial environment (manufacturing or construction; cement industry experience strongly preferred)

Extensive knowledge of California labor laws, union regulations, and industrial safety standards

Proven ability to lead talent management, recruitment, training, and employee relations efforts in complex operational environments

Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

Proficiency in HRIS systems (experience with Paychex preferred)

Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferredNice to Have:

Strategic thinking ability with experience aligning HR functions to business goals

Experience managing departmental budgets and optimizing costs

Familiarity with safety regulations specific to cement or heavy manufacturing environmentsSalary:

$100,000 – $120,000 per year (dependent on experience)Location:

On-site role at the cement plant in Tehachapi, California (approx. 2.5 hours from LAX, 1 hour from Bakersfield)

• Open to relocation assistance for the right candidate

• Requires ~20% travel

• Initial three-month onboarding in Scottsdale, ArizonaBenefits:

Competitive compensation package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan options

Professional development opportunities

Relocation support (if applicable)

Full-time