Director of HR Operations

The Director of HR Operations is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving strategic and operational HR initiatives to strengthen workforce capability, engagement, and compliance across PCC Fasteners sites, with a primary office at Cherry Aerospace in Santa Ana, CA. This position partners with plant leadership and collaborates with the HR Shared Services Team to deliver impactful programs that support front-line leadership development, training, and organizational effectiveness. Additionally, the role will manage special projects, provide interim HR plant leadership coverage, and lead continuous improvement opportunities within HR processes and systems.

Reports to: VP of Human Resources, PCC Fasteners

Location: Cherry Aerospace – Santa Ana, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-On Training Coordination: Partner with the HR Shared Services Team to identify and implement training opportunities for front-line leadership and other critical development programs.
• Special Projects: Lead and support HR initiatives that drive operational excellence, including backfilling open HR Manager positions and providing interim HR plant leadership when required. This position will also support HR Onboarding.
• Culture & Engagement: Work closely with plant HR leadership and site leaders to foster a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with PCC Pillars of integrity, teamwork, and accountability.
• Compliance & Investigations: Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements; conduct EthicsPoint investigations as needed.
• California Employment Law Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of California labor and employment regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance HR efficiency, effectiveness, and employee experience.
• Talent Development: Support workforce planning and succession strategies to maintain strong leadership pipelines.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and compliance requirements.
• Expertise in training coordination, organizational development, and change management.
• Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives within HR operations.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Success Metrics

Timely execution of training programs for front-line leadership in partnership with Corporate Training & Development.

Effective interim coverage for HR Manager vacancies and plant HR leadership without disruption to operations.

Positive engagement scores and adherence to PCC Pillars across assigned sites.

EthicsPoint investigations completed within 30 days.

Achieve <10% voluntary attrition

For informational purposes only the range of pay for this role is $155,000 to $190,000US Dollar (USD)Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only this role is eligible to participate in the Companys Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 3X the Companys bonus multiple based on the Companys performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees and their families are eligible to participate in the company\'s medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Companys 401k plan.120