HR Manager

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, conflicts, and complaints across all entities
• Conduct thorough, impartial workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions
• Advise managers on performance management, corrective action, and terminations
• Identify trends in employee issues and address root causes before they escalate
• Develop, write, and maintain HR policies, procedures, SOPs, and the employee handbook
• Keep policies compliant with federal, California, and local employment laws, and update them as regulations change
• Roll out new policies with clear communication and training so they are understood and applied consistently
• Lead reorganization efforts, including org design, role mapping, job descriptions, and reporting structures
• Partner with executives to plan and carry out change, including workforce planning and transition logistics
• Manage the people side of change: communication plans, employee impact, and legal risk
• Own full-cycle recruiting for a high volume of open roles, from hourly production positions to professional and leadership hires
• Build sourcing pipelines, manage job postings, screen candidates, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers
• Improve the hiring process, including onboarding, offer approvals, and candidate experience
• Design and deliver training for supervisors and managers on leadership, communication, performance conversations, and compliance (including California-required harassment prevention training)
• Coach managers individually on people issues and help them build confidence in handling difficult situations
• Create and run well-being programs that support employees' physical, mental, and financial health
• Lead engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and employee feedback efforts
• Promote a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace culture
• Work daily with C-suite leaders, providing candid guidance on people decisions, risk, and culture
• Balance executive priorities with employee needs and legal requirements, and hold firm when it matters
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and recommendations for leadership

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a manager or senior generalist role
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law (CFRA, PAGA, wage and hour, leave laws)
• Demonstrated experience with employee relations investigations, policy writing, and full-cycle recruiting
• Experience leading or supporting organizational restructuring or change management
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior executives in a demanding environment
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information

Preferred

• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification
• HR experience in manufacturing, oil & gas, or industrial settings
• Experience supporting multiple entities or locations
• Experience building HR programs from the ground up
• Taurus Engineering, Inc. proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees, which includes
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance & AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance & AD&D
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Company Match)

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan