Human Resources Manager

Nieco, a division of Middleby Corporation, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of automatic broilers. Since 1969, we have delivered over 60,000 broilers worldwide, serving some of the largest fast-food chains, sports arenas, amusement parks, and independent restaurants globally. As a premier manufacturer in the restaurant equipment industry, we take pride in our commitment to quality, innovation, and a collaborative work culture.

The HR Manager will play a key role in supporting Nieco’s workforce by administering day-to-day human resources functions, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, supporting both employees and leadership, and contributing to HR projects that align with business goals.

Requirements:

• Payroll & HRIS Support: Partner with payroll and HRIS functions to ensure accuracy of data entry, reporting, and employee records.
• Employee Relations: Act as a first point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and workplace issues, escalating as necessary.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Assist with job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, and new hire onboarding.
• HR Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including maintaining accurate employee files and documentation.
• Benefits Administration: Support open enrollment, benefits questions, leave of absence tracking, and wellness initiatives.
• Performance & Development: Assist with performance review cycles, training coordination, and employee engagement activities.
• Policies & Procedures: Support the development, communication, and enforcement of company policies and procedures.
• HR Projects: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and special HR projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of HR experience in a generalist capacity, preferably in manufacturing or production environments.