Senior Manager, HR & People Operations (Torrance, CA)

Senior Manager, HR & People Operations (Torrance, CA) About Singer We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations. Senior Manager, HR & People Operations Position Summary The Senior Manager, HR & People Operations leads a small team responsible for the day-to-day operations of Singer’s US human resources’ function. This includes employee relations, HR related business processes, employment records, HRIS, benefits administration, compensation administration, position management, benefits administration, and leave management. . This position is onsite everyday in Torrance, CA. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish. Essential Functions Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees on a wide range of HR-related matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution. Develop and implement policies and procedures to promote a positive and inclusive work environment and mitigate risks. HR Operations: Maintains the US employee handbook and make recommendations regarding people related policies and procedures to create a compliant, efficient, and productive work environment consistent with our culture and in conformance with applicable laws and regulations. Partners with stakeholders to develop and implement US, and at times global, people related business processes. Coordinates maintenance and configuration of the global HRIS system. Benefits and Compensation Administration: Manage the Sr. HR Specialist to design, implement, and administer the employee benefits programs in the US, ensuring competitiveness and compliance with regulations. Partner with benefits brokers and vendors to evaluate and enhance benefit offerings based on employee needs and market trends. Administer employee leaves of absences, including FMLA. Lead US compensation administration, including salary benchmarking, promotions and merit increases, to ensure alignment with business objectives and market standards. Leadership: Support efforts to enhance company culture, foster diversity and inclusion, and promote employee well-being. Collaborate with international HR teams to drive consistency and best practices across regions. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Manages, motivates, coaches and supports the development of direct reports. Compliance and Projects: Provides support and guidance on specialized and sensitive questions and issues such as requests for workplace accommodations and investigating allegations of wrongdoing. Tracks and administers required Federal and State reports and filings, such as the annual EEO-1 report and California Pay Reporting. Stays current with trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and employment law and makes recommendations for programmatic changes. Works on assigned special projects and initiatives, as well as all other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and/or equivalent experience 8+ years of human resource management experience, with 5+ years’ experience managing an HR team. Strong knowledge and practical experience with Federal and State of California employment regulations. Preferred Education and/or Experience MBA or HR certifications such as SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preferred Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred. Experience in manufacturing environments. Skills/Abilities and Attributes Experience resolving complex HR issues In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal employment-related laws and regulations Demonstrates professionalism and diplomacy and can serve a diverse range of employees with equity, fairness, and tact Work well individually and on a team Ability to demonstrate discretion and maintain confidentiality Strong reporting and analytical skills Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of a diverse employee population. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, payroll, applicant tracking, and HRIS systems Excellent interpersonal skills and abilities Strong customer service orientation Physical Demands/Work Environment Must be able to work in a seated or standing position for extended periods Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended periods Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly, hear and be heard and understood both in person and by telephone Ability to drive to multiple Singer locations to provide on-site service As required, must maintain a valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record and appropriate insurance limits and/or be insurable under the Singer’s company vehicle insurance policy Compensation The starting salary range for this position is between $140,000 - 175,000 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Benefits Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company. Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live. Department: Administration/Finance/HR This is a management position This is a full-time position