Senior HR Manager

# Senior HR Manager Hot Job Wing Inflatables Arcata - Arcata, CA 95521## Overview Salary Range$ - $ Salary/year Position Type Full Time Category Human  Resources## DESCRIPTION
** WHO WE ARE
** The Wing Group is a global leader in engineered solutions for demanding environments, bringing together a portfolio of trusted brands including Wing Inflatables, Mustang Survival, Henshaw Inflatables, Patten Company, and Fab Tek Industries. Across defense, marine safety, law enforcement, and industrial sectors, we design and manufacture mission-critical inflatable, flotation, and survival solutions that professionals trust to perform when it matters most.

From combat-ready rigid inflatable boats and inflatable structures to life-saving flotation devices and marine apparel, our products are engineered and tested to exceed the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance. With U.S. and Canadian-based manufacturing and a collaborative, hands-on culture, The Wing Group delivers purpose-built solutions for the world’s toughest environments. Join us in advancing safety, performance, and innovation, on the water and beyond.
** COMPENSATION & WHAT WE OFFER
** The pay scale for this position is **$110,000 – $130,000 per year**. This range is our good-faith estimate of the base salary we reasonably expect to pay al compensation within the range depends on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
* Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, [vision], [401(k) with company match], [paid time off and paid holidays], and California paid sick leave* [Annual incentive / bonus eligibility, if applicable]
* A collaborative and supportive culture within a trusted, market-leading organization
* The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving growth and innovation in a dynamic industry dedicated to saving lives
** WE ARE LOOKING FOR
** An experienced, hands-on Senior HR Manager to lead our U.S. People & Culture function in California. This role suits a well-rounded HR leader who can operate strategically while staying close to the day-to-day needs of the business. You will partner with site leadership to strengthen workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance and leadership development, total rewards, compliance, and HR operations, while coaching managers and developing the local HR team.

The successful candidate brings strong business judgment, deep practical knowledge of California and federal employment law, and a track record of building people programs that support growth, reduce risk, and create a high-performing employee experience.
** STRUCTURE
* * This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer. It may have direct reports (e.g., HR Generalist(s), HR Coordinator(s)) and will partner with the corporate People & Culture team, Payroll/Finance, and site leadership.
** RESPONSIBILITIES
* ** People leadership & strategy
** Translate business strategy into HR priorities (workforce planning, talent pipeline, org design) and lead execution across the site.
* Coach and develop HR staff; set objectives, monitor performance, and ensure consistent HR service delivery.
* Talent acquisition & onboarding
** Own full-cycle recruitment for key professional and leadership roles, including role design, sourcing strategy, selection, offer negotiation, and closing. Track recruiting KPIs (time-to-fill, quality of hire, cost per hire).
* Ensure hiring practices comply with California requirements, including pay scale disclosure in job postings, the salary history ban, Fair Chance Act procedures for criminal history assessment, and rules on automated decision systems used in hiring.
* Strengthen onboarding to accelerate productivity and retention; partner with hiring managers on role readiness and new-hire integration.
* Employee relations & performance
** Provide timely, pragmatic, and legally grounded counsel to managers and employees on performance issues, discipline, investigations, conflict resolution, and terminations. Serve as primary escalation point for complex employee relations matters.
* Conduct and oversee workplace investigations consistent with FEHA and California Civil Rights Department guidance.
* Coach managers on performance management, objectives, development plans, promotions, and succession planning.
* Compensation, benefits & total rewards
** Interpret, administer, and recommend changes to compensation and incentive programs using market benchmarks and job evaluations, ensuring…