Human Resources Manager

Tandem Foods; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods in California is seeking an HR Manager to lead the HR function across the Los Alamitos and Cypress Campus. You will partner with plant leadership to drive people strategies that enhance performance and culture.

You will oversee hourly and salaried staff, manage talent development, workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with applicable laws. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making and a champion of engagement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years HR experience with 2+ years in management, preferably in manufacturing.
• SHRM certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws across federal, state, and local levels.
• Proven ability to coach leaders and influence talent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR team to improve engagement and performance.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to implement HR strategies that support growth.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, and investigations.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning.
• Utilize HR metrics to drive decision making and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational change and culture transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to align HR initiatives with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Employee relations

Coaching

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Talent development

Compliance & risk

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR / SPHR or equivalent certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Human Resources Manager supports Tandem Foods' multi-site food manufacturing operations across the Los Alamitos & Cypress Campus. This role is responsible for leading the Human Resources function to maximize employee performance, strengthen organizational culture, and support the company's strategic objectives. The HR Manager partners closely with Plant Leadership and managers to provide strategic HR guidance, influence talent decisions, ensure legal compliance, and create a best-in-class employee experience. This position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership while championing employee engagement, operational excellence, and the success of both salaried and hourly team members.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Human Resources team while fostering a culture of engagement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives and organizational growth.
• Utilize business knowledge to provide strategic HR guidance and solutions that address operational challenges.
• Assess organizational effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, performance, and culture.
• Collaborate with HR Operations to evaluate and enhance HR policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance and improve the employee experience.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with managers and plant leadership as a trusted Human Resources advisor.
• Consult with leaders on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations while ensuring consistency and legal compliance.
• Investigate employee relations matters promptly, thoroughly, and confidentially, documenting findings and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Coach and develop leaders to improve communication, employee engagement, and overall leadership effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Human Resources team through ongoing training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Partner with leadership to assess talent, develop succession plans, and strengthen organizational bench strength.
• Oversee hourly recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture that supports employee engagement and retention.
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning, training, and development programs that support operational growth, efficiency, and automation initiatives.
• Support organizational change management initiatives and drive successful implementation of business transformation efforts.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience, including at least 2 years in a management role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or other Human Resources certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Experience coaching leaders and influencing talent decisions at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong employee relations, conflict resolution, and investigative skills.
• Experience leading organizational change and cultural transformation initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align Human Resources initiatives to business objectives.
• Proven analytical skills with experience utilizing HR metrics and workforce data to support decision-making.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.