Aqua-Lung America, a manufacturer and distributor of personal aquatic equipment for recreational and professional use, located in Vista, California, has an immediate opening for a Director of Human Resources.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Works with management to determine recruitment needs and staffing objectives.
• Recruits, screens, interviews and participates in the selection process of hiring new employees.
• Consults, coaches and assists management in resolving problems.
• Manages and secures all company benefit programs. Monitors and approves related invoices.
• Administers workers compensation including securing of insurance and investigation of accidents.
• Participates in the safety committee
• Works at the direction of the CEO in the formulation of a career development plan covering high potential employees and succession planning.
• Oversees annual employee evaluation process.
• Prepares budget for related activities and monitors expenditures against budget.
• Stays current on key federal, state and local laws and regulations, ensuring company is in compliance with these.
• Contracts with outside vendors to provide employee services, such as catering, vending machines and temporary staffing services
• Reviews and revises employee handbook and other company policies as needed
• Conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field.
• 7+ years HR experience with 4+ years in a supervisory role.
• PHR or SPHR preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and California labor and employment laws.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Background in employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations and training / development.
• Experience with 401(k), deferred compensation and employee stock purchase plans
• EEO1 reporting experience
• Good understanding of employer and employee requirements under the Affordable Care Act
• HRIS (ADP data base) systems management knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish (Preferred).

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit cover letters and resumes, along with salary history, through Malakye.com. Or, fax resumes to 760-597-4913, attention Human Resources.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, significant fine finger dexterity and occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Generally the job requires 80% sitting and 20% standing.

Disclaimer: “The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the company’s right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.”

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.