Human Resources Manager

Legacy Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer-contribs

Professional development

Leadership support

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Legacy Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a senior HR leader for a family‑owned agricultural client with multiple California locations.

The role oversees HR across sites, drives workforce planning, onboarding, retention and leadership development. You will guide investigations, coach managers on performance, and shape HR strategy aligned with business goals while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and California labor laws.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading HR functions across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws and compliance.
• Experience in agriculture or related industry preferred.
• Hands-on leader with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention.
• Develop and maintain HR policies compliant with laws.
• Advise leadership on employee relations and conduct.
• Manage compensation and benefits programs.
• Drive HR analytics and process improvements.

Skills

Employee relations

California labor law

HR leadership

Performance coaching

Investigations

Policy development

Data analytics

Workforce planning

Job description

Our client is a well-established, family-owned agricultural company with over 50 years of experience serving growers across California. The organization operates multiple service locations throughout the state’s agricultural region and is known for its commitment to long‑term relationships, operational excellence, and continued investment in its people and communities.

What They Bring to the Table:

Our client offers a senior leadership opportunity within a stable, growth‑oriented, family‑owned organization. The role provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience across multiple locations.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Professional development and leadership support
• Collaborative, relationship‑focused culture with an emphasis on long‑term stability

What You Bring to the Table:

We are seeking an experienced HR leader with a strong foundation in employee relations, California labor law compliance, and multi‑location HR operations. The ideal candidate has proven experience leading core HR functions, conducting investigations, coaching managers on performance management, and developing HR strategies that support business goals. Experience in agriculture, warehousing, manufacturing, or a similar industry is highly valued. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all human resources functions across multiple locations, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and California labor and employment laws
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations matters, including conducting investigations and guiding managers on performance and conduct issues
• Oversee benefits and compensation programs and support organizational development and succession planning initiatives
• Coach and develop managers on effective people leadership, performance management, and building a positive workplace culture
• Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support strategic decision‑making
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and practices to better support organizational objectives

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a stable, family‑oriented environment and wants to play a key role in shaping the employee experience across a growing agricultural organization. You will have the autonomy to lead HR strategy while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day operations.