Area HR Generalist - Arbuckle, CA

Archer Daniels Midland; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is looking for an HR Generalist based in Arbuckle, CA, who is fluent in English and Spanish. This role involves supporting HR activities across multiple sites, fostering employee relations, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on HR work and can travel up to 50%, this position promises professional growth in a dynamic environment. Competitive pay, benefits, and a commitment to diversity make this an appealing opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience across multiple HR disciplines preferred.
• Comfortable in an industrial work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support across multiple locations.
• Conduct employee relations activities, including investigations.
• Support recruitment activities with site leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

HR Generalist (Multi-Site – Based in Arbuckle, CA) English and Spanish speaking required.

This HR partner will work with operations leadership, colleagues, HR team members, and centers of excellence to deliver consistent, high-quality human resources support across multiple locations in the United States. This role supports a broad range of HR activities including employee relations, workforce management, performance management, policy interpretation, compliance, and more. This HR partner will help foster an engaged, safe, and productive work environment. This HR partner will have the ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.

This position is ideal for an early to mid-career HR professional who enjoys traveling to sites, building relationships, and supporting operations through hands‑on HR partnership. The position will sit on site at our Arbuckle Rice Mill and travel to sites primarily in Pacific and Mountain time. There will be additional travel to other sites/locations required as needed.

This position reports through the Regional HRM for Ag Services and Milling – North America. The role will work closely with and take direction from Regional HRPBs.

Key Responsibilities

HR Partnership & Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to site leadership, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with site leadership teams and colleagues.
• Actively support and participate in employee relations activities, including investigations, disciplinary meetings, terminations, and grievance management.
• Partner with management to investigate, respond to, and resolve employee complaints of low to moderate complexity.
• Work with HRBPs to support workforce planning, succession planning, and knowledge transfer initiatives to build current and future bench strength.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition COE and site leaders to support recruitment activities, including interview scheduling, coordination, and follow‑up.
• Apply HR policies and guidelines while ensuring compliance with U.S. and Canadian employment laws and regulations.
• Champion colleague engagement initiatives and support activities that promote morale, inclusion, and retention.
• Actively promote and reinforce all safety‑related policies and programs to ensure commitment to working safely.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to company core values and ethical standards in all interactions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, programs, and employment laws.
• Experience across multiple HR disciplines (e.g., employee relations, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management).
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse operations.
• Experience supporting multiple sites or geographic regions.

Additional Requirements & Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% across North American based locations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends as needed to support site operations.
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment with the physical and environmental conditions typical of manufacturing or distribution facilities.

Benefits and Perks

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on‑site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company‑sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in a "at‑will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADM requires the successful completion of background check.