Director of HR Operations

Country United States of America State / County California City Santa Ana Division Fasteners Company Fasteners Division Function Human Resources Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID 19696 Company Profile With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. Job Description 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 Teamto 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 FastenersLocation: Cherry Aerospace – Santa Ana, CAKey ResponsibilitiesHands-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.QualificationsBachelor’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 MetricsTimely 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