Human Resources Director

Goodwin Recruiting; West Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 117 000 - 143 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

HR leadership

California employment law

Payroll administration

Employee relations

Workplace safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

Regulatory compliance

Outils

ADP Workforce Now

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead HR operations for an established, growing manufacturing organization in West Sacramento, CA.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on HR leader who thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment and brings strong expertise in California employment law, employee relations, payroll compliance, workers' compensation, and workplace safety.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting large, predominantly hourly workforces and can independently manage day-to-day HR operations while partnering with senior leadership to improve processes, strengthen employee engagement, and support continued growth.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary up to $130,000
• Performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Career growth opportunities within a stable organization
• 401(k) retirement plan

Requirements & Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR management or leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, wage and hour regulations, and meal/rest break compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with payroll administration, employee relations, workplace investigations, and workers' compensation.
• Experience supporting large, predominantly hourly workforces in multi‑shift environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage HR operations and partner with operational leadership.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, warehouse operations, distribution, or similar operational environments preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Human Resources functions for a 24/7 manufacturing operation with 200+ employees across multiple shifts.
• Manage biweekly payroll processing, auditing, and compliance with California wage and hour laws, including meal and rest break requirements.
• Lead employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Oversee workers' compensation claims, injury investigations, return-to-work programs, and claims management.
• Develop and manage workplace safety initiatives, employee training, and injury prevention programs.
• Manage recruitment, hiring, onboarding, orientation, employee retention, and termination processes.
• Partner with plant leadership to ensure consistent HR policies, employment practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve onboarding, and optimize HRIS systems.
• Support employee engagement, recognition programs, and workplace culture initiatives