People & Culture Manager

Location: Fontana, California
Schedule: Full-time, on-site Monday through Friday
Salary: $90,000 to $100,000
Bonus: Up to 20% discretionary
Travel: Approximately 10% within California

A growing organization is seeking a hands-on HR professional to support multiple operational teams and locations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being visible, approachable and closely connected to employees and managers in a fast-moving workplace.

The position will have a strong focus on employee relations, workplace investigations, California employment compliance and talent acquisition. You will serve as a trusted partner to operational leadership while helping strengthen hiring, retention and the overall employee experience.

What You’ll Do

• Coach managers and employees through workplace concerns and performance matters
• Conduct fair and thorough employee investigations
• Support corrective actions, progressive discipline, and terminations
• Guide California employment laws and company policies
• Partner with leaders on recruiting strategies and workforce needs
• Participate in interviews, candidate selection, and pre-employment processes
• Help improve onboarding, employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Support multiple locations and balance competing priorities effectively
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and assist with broader HR programs

What We’re Looking For

• At least five years of progressive HR experience
• Background as an HR Manager, HR Business Partner or senior-level HR Generalist
• Strong knowledge of California employment law
• Substantial hands-on employee relations and workplace investigation experience
• Experience advising managers on performance, discipline and conflict resolution
• Meaningful recruiting and talent acquisition experience
• Strong judgment, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work onsite in Fontana and travel occasionally within California
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• HR certification is a plus

Preferred Background

• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Experience within logistics, transportation, trucking, distribution, warehousing, manufacturing or another high-volume operational environment
• Multi-location HR support experience
• Familiarity with Paylocity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

The strongest candidate will be comfortable handling complex employee situations while remaining personable, practical and solutions-focused. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing operation where strong relationships and sound HR judgment truly matter.