Human Resources Manager

Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena’s proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to; prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, run businesses more effectively. Solutions are sold in a wide range of industries globally, but the core focus is food safety. Headquartered in Camarillo, California and with offices around the world, we are actively looking for talented individuals to help grow the business!

At Hygiena we believe:

• In providing the highest quality products & service
• Being a leader in innovation
• Having a compelling desire to improve and win in the marketplace
• In contributing positively not only in the workplace, but in our community and environment!

With rapid growth comes opportunity. We are looking for a Human Resources Manager to join our team in Camarillo, CA! This is a full-time, exempt position.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures adherence and compliance to company policies and local and federal laws for the employee life cycle.
• Designs and executes a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy aligned with business objectives and company culture, including scalable processes and playbooks. Oversee the design, administration, and benchmarking of compensation programs—base pay, incentive plans, commission structures (with a focus on commercial real estate), and executive compensation—ensuring competitiveness and internal equity.
• Oversees relationships with benefits providers such as brokers, insurance companies, retirement plan administrators, wellness program vendors, and other third-party providers
• Oversees the administration of all benefit plans and programs; this includes open enrollment, 401 K plan management (John Hancock) and scheduling educational sessions, processing life insurance payouts, workers compensation, troubleshooting insurance issues and assisting with benefit questions and concerns. Oversees leaves of absences; this includes FMLA, CFRA, PDL, CPFL, STD, LTD.
• Monitors market trends and regulatory changes in compensation and benefits (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA), ensuring the company remains competitive and fully compliant in both the U.S. and Canada
• Oversees job architecture frameworks, leveling, and the annual compensation review process, including salary planning, bonus allocation, and equity grants.
• Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; ensures the maintenance of handbooks and policies and procedures.
• Maintains affirmative action program; files EEO-1 annually; maintains other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing team of compensation and benefits professionals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Human Resources required that includes the following:

1. Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.
2. HRIS systems/HRIS Management and optimization.
3. Employee engagement strategies and culture-building initiatives.
4. Benefits administration and evaluation of benefits programs.
5. Total compensation planning and pay equity analysis.

• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience managing direct reports required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat required.

Salary Range (applicable to California):

$120,000 - $130,000 base salary DOE

Supervisory Responsibilities:

In accordance with applicable policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, may perform the following supervisory responsibilities: Interviewing, hiring orienting and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; enforcing all safety rules and ensuring safe work procedures.

Skills/Abilities:

• Comfortable with interacting and working with all levels of customers, both internal and external; good interpersonal skills, team motivation and outgoing personality
• Excellent adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks and projects
• Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective listening skills
• Multi-tasking capabilities
• Must have in-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement.
• Must be able to lead HR team members through major HR projects and Initiatives.

Working Conditions:

• Is required to work normal office hours (with some flexibility as per the below) Monday through Friday in the Office
• May occasionally work early morning/evenings/weekends to accommodate urgent customer requests in different time zones
• Will occasionally be required to travel.

Why you’ll want to join our team:

Teamwork as a core value.

At Hygiena, our emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional communication enables us to build stronger bonds within our business.

Be a part of something big.

Hygiena plays a critical role in helping to prevent global health crisis such as foodborne illness, healthcare-associated infections, and other outbreaks.

Giving back to our communities.

Hygiena believes in giving back by supporting local organizations committed to improving the lives of children and youth in our communities.

Benefits and Perks:

• 15 days of PTO & 10 paid company holidays
• Medical with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short* and Long-Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor and Profit-Sharing employer contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Charitable Contribution matching
• Employee Referral bonus opportunities

*State paid short-term disability for California based employees

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Hygiena participates in E-Verify