Bilingual HR Manager

About the role

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California. We are a venture-backed company with a patented washable rug design that disrupts the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for hourly and salaried employees
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on staffing needs, job postings, interviews, and hiring support
• Coordinate plant tours, interviews, and first-day onboarding experiences
• Communicate company policies, handbook updates, benefits programs, and HR initiatives
• Support and execute HR and talent initiatives aligned with business objectives
• Manage relationships with staffing agencies and oversee temp-to-perm conversions
• Serve as primary HR partner for hourly and salaried employees
• Coach leaders on performance management, investigations, corrective action, and conflict resolution
• Handle sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and confidentiality
• Measure employee morale and recommend strategies to improve engagement and retention
• Identify training needs and coordinate leadership and employee development programs
• Lead and support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and site events
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Administer workers’ compensation claims, documentation, and reporting
• Support workplace investigations in partnership with Legal
• Maintain HR SOPs and ensure consistent application across the site
• Partner with Safety leadership on incident investigations and training
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS
• Process employment changes (promotions, transfers, terminations, LOAs)
• Audit timecards and partner with Payroll and agencies for accuracy
• Prepare HR metrics, reports, and insights for leadership
• Provide workforce data to support planning and decision-making
• Act as trusted HR advisor to plant leadership
• Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, Legal, Benefits, and Corporate HR
• Support site change initiatives and process improvements

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience (manufacturing strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance (OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Workers Comp, etc.)
• Proven experience handling employee relations and investigations
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Qualifications

• Experience supporting hourly manufacturing populations
• Start-up or high-growth environment experience
• Proficiency with Paylocity or similar HRIS
• Experience partnering closely with plant leadership

Skills

• Strategic thinker
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000 per year base salary

An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role

Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan

Schedule

Full-time position