Human Resources Manager

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY in California seeks a Human Resources Manager to partner with leaders and employees across Cannabis, Manufacturing and CPG operations. You will guide employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and workplace culture while ensuring compliance with California laws.

Monthly visits to Lompoc and weekly visits to Carpinteria are required. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HR experience, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive engagement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum 3 years managing complex employee relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Experience coaching managers and leaders.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned business units, providing day-to-day HR support.
• Serve as a visible HR presence that employees feel comfortable approaching.
• Manage employee relations matters from intake through resolution, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Maintain confidential documentation and case management records.
• Serve as the primary HR liaison for all temporary staffing agencies and contingent workforce partners.
• Oversee agency performance, including service levels, employee quality, responsiveness, compliance, and contract adherence.
• Coach managers and supervisors on performance management, employee development, difficult conversations, corrective action, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Build manager capability by teaching leaders how to effectively manage their teams.
• Guide leaders through performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, promotions, and terminations.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Help foster a respectful, inclusive, and positive work environment.
• Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, communication, and morale.
• Promote company values through coaching, leadership support, and employee interactions.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Ensure timely follow-up and resolution of employee inquiries.
• Support organizational changes, workforce planning, restructures, and change management initiatives.
• Leverage HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilize data and reporting to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate HR records, documentation, and reporting.

Skills

California employment law

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

UKG

ADP

Workday

Paycom

Microsoft Office

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

• Base Pay $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Human Resources, Employee Relations , Human Resources Operations
• Industry Cannabis , Manufacturing , Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned business units, providing day-to-day HR support.
• Serve as a visible HR presence that employees feel comfortable approaching.
• Manage employeerelationsmatters from intake through resolution, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Maintain confidential documentation and case management records.
• Serve as the primary HR liaison for all temporary staffing agencies and contingent workforce partners.
• Oversee agency performance, including service levels, employee quality, responsiveness, compliance, and contract adherence.
• Coach managers and supervisors on performance management, employee development, difficult conversations, corrective action, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Build manager capability by teaching leaders how to effectively manage their teams.
• Guide leaders through performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, promotions, and terminations.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Help foster a respectful, inclusive, and positive work environment.
• Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, communication, and morale.
• Promote company values through coaching, leadership support, and employee interactions.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Ensuretimelyfollow-up and resolution of employee inquiries.
• Support organizational changes, workforce planning, restructures, and change management initiatives.
• Leverage HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, and technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilize data and reporting toidentifytrends and recommend improvements.
• MaintainaccurateHR records, documentation, and reporting.

Other Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Minimum3 years managing complex employee relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Experience coaching managers and leaders.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Manufacturing, agriculture, food production, distribution, or operations experience.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• HRIS systems (UKG, ADP, Workday, Paycom, or similar).
• Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Strong technology aptitude and ability to quickly learn new systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for prolonged periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Ability to use the tools necessary to perform work tasks. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 15-50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

May be required to travel between the office and the farm sites on occasion.

AAP/EEO Statement

GH Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Summary

The Human Resources Manager serves as a trusted business partner to leaders and employees, helping create a positive, high-performing, and compliant workplace. This role is the primary point of contact for managers and supervisors, providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, policy interpretation, and workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is proactive rather than reactive, someone who anticipates challenges before they arise, builds strong relationships across the business, and is known for follow-through, sound judgment, and exceptional customer service. They understand when to independently resolve issues and when to partner with HR subject matter experts (Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Payroll, etc.) to ensure the best employee experience.

This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces technology, and is highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions focused. The position requires monthly visits to Lompoc location and weekly visits to Carpinteria.