Director, Field Human Resources - NorCaL

The Role You’ll Play

As the Human Resources Field Director you will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer and will lead a team of field Human Resources Business partners while partnering with functional leaders across the organization—including Manufacturing, Operations, Sales, Finance & Accounting—to build a people‑centered, customer‑focused work environment that values operational excellence, empowerment, collaboration, results orientation, safety, and respect for all team members.

• Lead, support, and mentor a team of Field HR Business Partners who report directly to you, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving consistency in HR practices across regions to support field operations effectively.
• Provide guidance and coaching to Human Resources Business Partners and the Field Leadership Team on change management, people‑leadership, performance management, conflict management, and communications to advance our work environment and culture initiatives.
• Create and execute training and development initiatives for the growth and development of team members.
• Partner with the leadership team to assist with the development and execution of the Human Resources strategy, aligning with GWPG’s overall business goals and objectives.
• Provide expertise in key areas, including talent assessment, employee relations/investigations, employee engagement, organization development, and performance management, ensuring excellence and compliance across all HR services.
• Advise operational leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Collaborate on cross‑functional initiatives to integrate HR practices into the operational framework, ensuring alignment across all locations.
• Oversee the development and execution of proactive employee relations strategies, ensuring fair and consistent resolution of workplace issues, fostering positive employer‑employee relationships, and mitigating organizational risk while maintaining compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of the Human Resources field team, fostering a high‑performance culture and enabling the team to deliver outstanding, value‑driven support.
• Design, lead, and facilitate enterprise‑wide training programs that align with business goals and promote leadership development. Partner with leadership to assess training needs and ensure programs are tailored to meet site‑specific and organizational goals.

This position is located in Sacramento, CA.

• A friendly, team‑based, supportive work environment
• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401K plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning and support services
• Paid holidays and paid vacation time off
• Progressive employee referral program
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Golden West Packaging Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.
• We are a drug‑free workplace with a Safety‑first focus and mindset.

• BS/BA degree in a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with experience supporting senior leaders within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading HR for multi‑unit operations, preferably within the corrugated manufacturing or a related industry.
• 7+ years of people‑leadership with a proven ability to identify talent, build, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Customer leadership with a focus on internal customer impact/value‑add.
• Steadfast resolve, personal integrity, strong work ethics and values with a strong bias for action and results.
• Ability to effectively coach and advise senior line leaders on conflict‑management, team building and development, communications, performance management, skill assessment, people‑leadership decision making, and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated effective change management and project management skills.
• Solid problem‑solving skills with a continuous learning and improvement mindset.
• Business acumen with a solid understanding of contributing inputs/outputs to manufacturing business processes.
• Able to quickly pivot and adjust when unexpected.

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer:
This is an Exempt position. The pay range for this position is up to $150,000. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.