Head of Recruiting & HR

We are a leading vineyard management company serving premier wine grape growers throughout Northern California. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all aspects of our human resources function while ensuring compliance with California employment laws and supporting a workforce that includes both field and administrative employees.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys balancing compliance, employee relations, leadership, and organizational development in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all human resources activities for the organization. This position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership while fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.

The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of California labor law, agricultural employment practices, wage and hour regulations, and experience supporting seasonal and year-round workforces.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary HR resource for managers and employees.
• Investigate employee complaints, workplace concerns, and policy violations.
• Coach supervisors on employee performance, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain employment policies and employee handbook.
• Monitor wage and hour compliance including meal and rest periods, overtime, and recordkeeping.
• Recruiting & Onboarding
• Lead recruitment efforts for field and administrative positions.
• Develop hiring strategies to attract qualified candidates.
• Manage orientation and new employee training.

Performance Management

• Develop and administer performance evaluation programs.
• Coordinate succession planning initiatives.
• Identify organizational training needs.

Administer CFRA, FMLA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, workers’ compensation, ADA accommodations, and other protected leaves.

• Manage return-to-work procedures.

Safety & Risk Management

• Support workers’ compensation claims management.
• Assist with OSHA compliance and safety training.

Supervise HR staff.

• Develop HR policies and procedures.
• Recommend improvements to HR systems and processes.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field OR minimum 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.

• Minimum 3 years in an HR leadership or management role.
• Experience managing employee leaves and accommodations.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Experience in agriculture, vineyard management, farming, or food production.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS implementation.

Agricultural labor compliance

• Performance management
• Recruiting and retention
• Policy development
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Medical Insurance 100% covered by employer
• Dental, and Vision Insurance partially covered by employer
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of our organization.