Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

$140000 - $170000 per year | Lathrop, CA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Based in Lathrop, CA we are searching for a talented Human Resources Manager or Director to join our team..

• Competitive Compensation: $140K-$170K base salary + 15% annual bonus
• High-Impact Leadership Role:
  Serve as the primary HR leader supporting the Lathrop manufacturing operation
• Growth Opportunity:
  Help build the talent infrastructure needed to support significant organizational expansion
• Strategic Talent Focus:
  Lead recruiting, retention, employee development, and workforce-planning initiatives
• 401(k) Match:
  Company matching contributions
• Paid Time Off:
  Paid vacation, holidays, and milestone PTO recognition
• Additional Protection:
  Company-sponsored life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Collaborative Culture:
  Partner closely with plant leadership, the CHRO, and corporate HR
• Visible Leadership Position:
  Influence the employee experience and talent strategy across a 24/7 operation
• Onsite Role:
  Work directly with employees and leadership at the Lathrop facility

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the primary HR leader and strategic business partner for the Lathrop manufacturing facility.
• Lead the plant's transition toward a more talent-focused HR service model centered on recruiting, retention, employee development, and workforce planning.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried plant positions in partnership with corporate HR, hiring leaders, and staffing partners.
• Develop and implement employee-retention strategies that support business growth and workforce stability.
• Build talent-development, succession-planning, training, and leadership-development programs.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify workforce requirements and create scalable talent plans.
• Lead, coach, and develop the onsite HR Generalist team while establishing clear service and performance expectations.
• Serve as the facility's subject-matter expert on California labor and employment law, including wage-and-hour regulations, FEHA, CFRA, PDL, PAGA, meal and rest periods, and applicable IWC Wage Orders.
• Manage complex employee-relations matters and conduct thorough, objective, and legally defensible workplace investigations.
• Coach leaders regarding performance management, corrective action, performance improvement plans, and organizational risk.
• Oversee leaves of absence and interactive accommodation processes involving FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and FEHA.
• Partner with outside legal counsel on pre-litigation matters, investigations, and employment-related claims.
• Lead performance reviews, talent calibration, succession planning, and performance-improvement processes.
• Analyze HR trends and workforce metrics to develop solutions and guide plant leadership decisions.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data, employee records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Support the utilization of Paylocity and employee-training platforms such as Poka and Alchemy.
• Develop and update HR policies, procedures, manager training, and compliance programs.
• Ensure required California and federal notices, postings, records, and employee training remain current.
• Support a 24/7 manufacturing workforce, including occasional availability during nights or weekends.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, GFSI, workplace-safety, product-quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five years of progressive HR leadership experience with increasing responsibility.
• Minimum three years of direct…