Human Resources Manager
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Human Resources Manager – California Labor Law | Food & Beverage Manufacturing | $125K–$170K + 15% Bonus This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Ahmad
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Salary: $125,000 - $172,500 per year 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?
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $125,000 - $172,500 per year 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
- 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.
- 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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