Director of Human Resources
15 days ago
Anaheim
Job DescriptionDescription: The Director, Human Resources is the senior HR leader for the Cristek group, which consists of three businesses: Filconn, Cristek, and Connectronics, with multi-site responsibility across Anaheim, CA; Minden, NV; Chandler, AZ; Billerica, MA; and Edinburgh, IN. The Cristek Group employs approximately 350 team members and has projected 2025 revenues of $114 million. This role partners directly with senior leadership to design and execute people strategies that strengthen culture, elevate performance, and drive business growth, while maintaining best-in-class people operations including compliance with all state and federal regulations and requirements. As a member of the senior management team, the Director plays a key role in embedding the Qnnect ACE model (Accountability, Collaboration, Empowerment) into daily operations, fostering a high-accountability, high-recognition environment where employees think and act like owners. You will be both strategic and hands-on—balancing long-term organizational development with immediate operational needs, ensuring compliance, and creating an environment where every team member can thrive. Duties and Responsibilities • Partner with senior leaders to develop, implement, and measure HR strategies that directly support Cristek’s business objectives., • Champion culture by embedding Qnnect’s “Dream Big, Have Fun, GSD” principles into all aspects of employee engagement, development, and recognition., • Lead and manage all aspects of talent acquisition and management, including succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential employee identification., • Drive organizational effectiveness through change management strategies during growth, acquisitions, and integration projects., • Oversee employee relations, providing expert guidance to resolve escalated matters with fairness, consistency, and compliance., • Monitor and report HR KPIs such as retention, engagement, and time-to-fill, ensuring data-driven decisions., • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as defense contractor DFAR and ITAR requirements., • Oversee the administration and optimization of HRIS, payroll, benefits, 401(k), time and labor, leave, and performance management systems. Knowledge of: • Multi-state employment laws, HR policy best practices, and compliance requirements., • Talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, engagement, and organizational development best practices., • HR technology systems and analytics tools, including HRIS configuration and adoption (Paylocity ideal), LinkedIn, Checkr, and BSwift., • Culture-building strategies that reinforce ownership, accountability, and collaboration., • Ability to:, • Influence leaders and collaborate across business units., • Build trust at all levels of the organization., • Manage change and lead transformation projects effectively., • Interpret and use HR metrics to inform business decisions., • Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity. Education and Experience Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required., • Master’s degree and/or HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred., • Experience:, • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or engineering environments., • Multi-site HR leadership responsibility., • Experience with publicly traded companies or private equity–sponsored companies preferred., • Proven track record of implementing HR initiatives that produce measurable business outcomes., • Experience in government contract compliance environments (DFAR/ITAR) strongly preferred., • Physical Requirements, • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Ability to travel by air and car to various company locations (20–30% of time)., • Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of up to 15 pounds.