Job Details

USOC Biomedical is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR functions at our Irvine, CA facility. This role is a key partner to leadership, responsible for ensuring compliance, supporting employee engagement, overseeing safety, and driving HR programs that align with business objectives. This position operates as a hands-on, individual contributor.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, drives, controls or coordinates the personnel, training, or labor relations activities for the organization.
• Administers compensation, benefits and performance management systems, safety and recreation programs.
• Advises management personnel on organizational policy matters; including but not limited to equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
• Oversees safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA and California regulations.
• Analyzes and modifies compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Analyzes statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
• Conducts stay & exit interviews to identify opportunities for development.
• Identifies staff vacancies and supports the recruit, interview and select applicants.
• Maintains records and compiles statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
• Oversees the evaluation, classification and rating of occupations and job positions.
• Performs difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
• Provides current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Serves as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
• Partners with leadership on organizational development and workforce planning.
• Responsible for meeting ISO 9001 and/or other quality system requirements in their department.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Skills

• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience
• PHR or SPHR certification
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources preferred
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience handling employee relations and workplace investigations
• Experience supporting or managing workplace safety programs
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with occasional exposure to production environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday

USOC Biomedical is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.