Sr. Manager/Director – People

Sr. Manager/Director – People

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in an HR leadership role.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices in a manufacturing or medical device environment.
• Proven experience in employee relations, talent management, performance management, and organizational development.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with all levels of the organization, from executives to frontline employees, fostering a culture of trust and open communication.
• Serves as a strategic HR partner, providing guidance and recommendations while driving HR operational excellence and supporting high-level strategy execution.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo when necessary, using sound judgment and HR best practices to drive business-forward solutions.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth company with evolving business needs.
• Work location: Pleasanton, CA
• Travel: 10%
• Full-time employment
• Must be able to sit for up to 8 hours/day
• Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to the People Team and contribute to HR strategy execution and decision-making.
• Provide leadership and best practices within the People Team and across the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with all Calyxo leaders to ensure HR initiatives align with business goals.
• Serve as a trusted resource for managers and employees, addressing employee relations matters and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Implement initiatives that drive employee engagement, retention, and workforce development.
• Partner with leadership to create and reinforce our company culture and values.
• Support talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent, working closely with the TA team and hiring managers.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure job descriptions capture the requirements of the position and ways in which an individual will be successful.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA regulations.
• Support internal audits, HR reporting, and process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Manage the performance management process, ensuring alignment with company goals and employee growth.
• Develop and oversee training and leadership development programs to support employee career progression.
• Partner with the People Team to evaluate and administer compensation structures, benefits programs, and rewards initiatives.
• Support pay equity reviews and total rewards strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred.