Human Resources Manager

A bit about us:

Founded over 80 years ago and based in Lathrop, CA, with operations connected to locations across the U.S., we are a specialized food and beverage manufacturer focused on low-acid aseptic production. We produce shelf-stable products including cheese sauces, soups, broths, and protein drinks, and have built a reputation for high standards, long-tenured employees, teamwork, sustainability, and community involvement. With approximately 350 employees and $150M in revenue, we offer the stability of an established organization while maintaining a collaborative, family-oriented culture.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Low-cost benefits package
• Stable Organization: Approximately 350 employees and a strong history of employee retention
• Family-First Culture: A workplace that emphasizes teamwork, respect, and community
• Leadership Opportunity: Serve as the primary HR leader supporting the Lathrop manufacturing facility
• Strategic + Hands-On Role: Partner directly with plant leadership and corporate HR while leading the site's HR function
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Work in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Impact: Help drive employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, performance management, and talent development

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the facility's subject matter expert on California labor and employment law.
• Advise leadership on the California Labor Code, FEHA, CFRA, PDL, PAGA, wage and hour requirements, meal/rest periods, and applicable IWC Wage Orders.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Generalists.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex employee relations matters.
• Conduct thorough, objective, and legally defensible workplace investigations.
• Coach leaders regarding performance management, corrective action, and organizational risk.
• Oversee leaves of absence from initiation through completion.
• Ensure compliance with FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and FEHA requirements.
• Oversee the interactive accommodation process.
• Identify compliance risks and develop or update HR policies, procedures, and training.
• Partner with legal counsel on pre-litigation matters, workplace investigations, and employment-related claims.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions.
• Partner with corporate HR and staffing partners to meet facility workforce needs.
• Support continuous improvement of HR policies, programs, and best practices.
• Partner with plant leadership to proactively address workforce needs.
• Lead performance management processes, including reviews, calibration, and performance improvement plans.
• Analyze HR trends and metrics to develop solutions supporting business objectives.
• Maintain HRIS data and employee records.
• Utilize Paylocity for reporting and decision-making.
• Ensure California and federal employment postings, notices, training, and records remain current.
• Support training platforms including Poka and Alchemy.
• Maintain flexibility to support a 24/7 plant operation, including variable shifts, nights, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications Needed:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR leadership experience with increasing scope and responsibility.
• Minimum 3 years of direct people leadership experience managing an HR team.
• Expertise in California labor and employment law is non-negotiable, including the California Labor Code, wage and hour compliance, FEHA, CFRA, PDL, and PAGA.
• Strong experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Experience in food & beverage manufacturing or another high-volume, fast-paced regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of HRIS systems; Paylocity experience preferred.
• Experience managing FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, FEHA, and leaves of absence.
• Proven ability to balance strategic HR leadership with a hands-on approach in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed to support a 24/7 plant operation.

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