Lucid motors

Sr. Manager, Human Resources - Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality

Casa Grande, AZ Full Time
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
 
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
 
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Manager, Human Resources to support Manufacturing Operations at our AMP‑1 facility. This role serves as the primary HR partner for Vehicle Assembly (e.g., Stamping, Body‑in‑White, Paint, General Assembly, Logistics, Facilities) and Powertrain operations. 

This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role where you will be the primary point of contact for HR decisions, escalations, and employee support—serving as the primary HR leader and partner for both senior plant leadership and frontline teams— and have responsibility for managing 1st and 2nd shift operations. This role is also expected to travel as needed to support our off-site manufacturing facilities in Casa Grande, Coolidge, and Tempe. 

The ideal candidate is decisive, highly autonomous, and comfortable operating in ambiguity within a fast-paced EV manufacturing environment. 

This position is based out of our Advanced Manufacturing Plant in Casa Grande, AZ (Required onsite at least 4 days a week) (Monday -Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM core hours). 
 

You Will:

Strategic Business Partnership 

  • Serve as a trusted HR advisor to plant, shop, and frontline leaders 
  • Partner with plant leadership to understand the unique technical talent requirements and retention drivers 
  • Align HR strategy and people plans with production and quality goals 
  • Coach leaders on performance management, team engagement, and organizational effectiveness 
  • Use people data and insights to influence leadership decisions 
  • Support weekly business reviews (WBRs) with HR and talent analytics that empower shop leaders to run and be accountable for their areas 

Site & Shift Leadership 

  • Serve as the primary HR contact and escalation point for operations, translating production goals, quality priorities, and labor needs into real‑time people decisions that keep operations running safely and efficiently 
  • Provide on-the-floor HR presence and real-time guidance to leaders and employees in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment 
  • Lead and standardize HR practices and policies across the site to ensure consistency and scalability 
  • Build and refine HR processes that are practical for a manufacturing environment while supporting employee engagement, accountability, and compliance  
  • Ensure smooth handoffs and continuity between first and second shift HR teams including supporting regular touchpoints with nightshift leaders to share updates, reinforce expectations, gather feedback, and drive accountability 
  • Maintain strong alignment between HR priorities and production needs 
  • Support the rollout of the Lucid Production System and lean practices across the site 

Workforce & Talent Management 

  • Analyze workforce data (headcount, attrition, attendance/absenteeism, engagement, overtime, ER trends) to identify risks and drive proactive solutions  
  • Manage workforce planning, labor strategy, and headcount optimization to support plant production goals 
  • Own execution of key HR processes, including: 
  • Performance cycles and talent reviews 
  • Workforce/succession planning and labor reporting 
  • Compensation, promotion, and calibration cycles 
  • Lead or support cross-functional HR projects tied to plant growth and efficiency 
  • Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs) on training, development, and performance programs 
  • Work with leaders to help them create development plans for their team 
  • Manage requisitions and reporting in SuccessFactors (HRIS) 

People Matters & Compliance 

  • Lead complex employee investigations with fairness, urgency, and consistency 
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws 
  • Apply policies consistently to mitigate risk and maintain trust 
  • Partner with Legal and senior leadership as needed on sensitive matters 
  • Support leaders in building a culture of accountability, recognition, and development on day shift 
  • Drive engagement efforts that improve morale, retention, and productivity on day shift 
  • Partner with leaders and EHS to support a strong safety culture through people practices and accountability 

 

You Bring: 

Required 

  • 8+ years of HR business partner or labor relations experience 
  • Strong background in employee relations and labor-focused environments 
  • Proven ability to operate autonomously and make sound decisions under pressure 
  • Experience navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-moving operations 
  • Deep knowledge of employment law and HR compliance 
  • Strong communication and influence skills at all levels 
  • Proactive, solutions-ori