Senior Employee Relations Specialist (Aerospace & Defense)

TL;DR

Senior Employee Relations Specialist (HR Operations): Managing people-related risks and fostering a high-performance culture within a tech-driven manufacturing environment with an accent on workplace investigations and compliance. Focus on resolving complex employee matters, administering leave and accommodations, and scaling operational HR infrastructure.

Location: Onsite in Torrance, CA (with eventual relocation to Long Beach, CA)

Salary: $109,240 - $150,210 USD

Company

Divergent is a technology company utilizing machine learning and additive manufacturing to revolutionize vehicle structures for the automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.

What you will do

• Manage employee relations intake, conduct workplace investigations, and provide resolution recommendations.
• Partner with managers and Legal to resolve performance issues, workplace conflicts, and policy interpretations.
• Administer Leave of Absence programs, workplace accommodations, and workers' compensation claims.
• Draft and implement People policies, procedures, and operational guidelines to ensure organizational compliance.
• Develop reporting and organizational health insights to identify workplace trends and reduce risk.
• Coordinate immigration case administration in partnership with external counsel and vendors.

Requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
• Experience independently managing employee relations and conducting workplace investigations.
• Deep knowledge of California employment practices and workplace compliance requirements.
• Experience administering leave of absence, workplace accommodations, or similar employee programs.
• Proven track record of partnering with Legal on compliance and high-risk employee relations matters.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential employee information.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting multi-state employee populations.
• Proficiency with HRIS, Jira, Power BI, or similar operational technologies.
• Experience developing workforce insights, dashboards, or organizational health metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary, equity, and discretionary results-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with HMO and Premium PPO options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave to support growing families.
• Reimbursement for professional learning and development initiatives.