HR Director - Manufacturing Operations (CA)

Goodwin Recruiting; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $130,000

Performance-based incentives

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director for a 24/7, 200+ employee manufacturing operation in West Sacramento, CA. Lead HR operations, payroll, investigations, and safety initiatives while partnering with plant leadership to drive engagement and growth.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of HR leadership, deep knowledge of California law, and experience with large hourly workforces. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; ADP Workforce Now experience a plus.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and wage/hour regulations.
• Hands‑on payroll administration, employee relations, and investigations.
• Experience supporting large hourly workforces in multi‑shift settings.
• Ability to manage HR operations and partner with plant leadership.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Manufacturing/food production or similar operations experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR functions for a 24/7 operation with 200+ employees across shifts.
• Manage biweekly payroll processing, auditing, and California compliance.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, discipline, and performance management.
• Oversee workers' compensation claims and return‑to‑work programs.
• Develop safety initiatives, training, and injury prevention programs.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, retention, and terminations.
• Partner with plant leadership on HR policies and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and improve HRIS.

Skills

HR leadership

California employment law

Payroll administration

Employee relations

Workplace safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

Regulatory compliance

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director for a 24/7, 200+ employee manufacturing operation in West Sacramento, CA. Lead HR operations, payroll, investigations, and safety initiatives while partnering with plant leadership to drive engagement and growth.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of HR leadership, deep knowledge of California law, and experience with large hourly workforces. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; ADP Workforce Now experience a plus.