Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

$125000 - $150000 per year | Manteca, CA | On-site | Permanent

Founded decades ago and based in Lathrop, California, we are a rapidly growing food and beverage manufacturing organization specializing in advanced aseptic processing and packaging solutions. Our team focuses on delivering high-quality products through cutting-edge automation, strong engineering collaboration, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. We pride ourselves on building a culture centered on communication, employee development, and continuous improvement while investing in technologies that support the future of food manufacturing.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Career Growth:
  Opportunities to expand automation and engineering skillsets
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• HSA Medical Plan with Annual Employer Contribution
• Employee Perks Program:
  Discounts on travel, shopping, and more
• Collaborative Work Environment:
  Cross-functional engineering, operations, and maintenance teams
• Stable & Growing Business:
  Continued expansion creating long-term career opportunities

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the facility subject matter expert for California labor and employment law, including 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 while maintaining high standards for HR service delivery
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex employee relations matters and conduct thorough, objective and legally defensible workplace investigations
• Coach plant leaders on performance management, corrective action and organizational risk
• Oversee leaves of absence and accommodations involving FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA and FEHA, including the interactive process
• Identify employment compliance risks and develop or update policies, procedures and training
• Partner with legal counsel regarding workplace investigations, pre-litigation matters and employment claims
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions in partnership with corporate HR and staffing partners
• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies and programs
• Partner with plant leadership on workforce planning and employee needs
• Lead performance reviews, calibration processes and performance improvement planning
• Analyze HR trends and metrics to develop solutions and support plant leadership decisions
• Maintain accurate HRIS and employee records and utilize systems such as Paylocity for reporting and decision-making
• Ensure required California and federal employment postings, notices, training and records remain compliant and current
• Support employee training platforms including Poka and Alchemy
• Maintain schedule flexibility to support employees and leadership across a 24/7 plant operation
• Ensure compliance with company safety programs, GMP requirements and applicable GFSI standards

Qualifications – Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with increasing responsibility
• Minimum 3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing an HR team
• Deep expertise in California labor and employment law required, including wage and hour compliance, FEHA, CFRA, PDL and PAGA
• Experience supporting food & beverage manufacturing or another high-volume, regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Strong experience managing complex employee relations matters and…