Human Resources Manager

Tandem Foods; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR across the Los Alamitos & Cypress Campus, maximizing employee performance, culture, and strategic objectives. The HR Manager partners closely with Plant Leadership to provide strategic HR guidance and ensure legal compliance, delivering a best-in-class employee experience for both salaried and hourly teammates.

The role focuses on engagement, operational excellence, and workforce planning, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business admin, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years HR experience with at least 2 years in management, preferably in manufacturing.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR or similar certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, local employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR team and foster engagement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support business objectives and organizational growth.
• Provide strategic HR guidance and solutions addressing operational challenges.
• Assess organizational effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve engagement, performance, and culture.
• Collaborate with HR Operations to evaluate and enhance HR policies, procedures, and programs for compliance and better employee experience.
• Build relationships with managers and plant leadership as a trusted HR advisor.
• Consult with leaders on employee relations, performance management, and discipline while ensuring legal compliance.
• Investigation of employee relations matters with confidentiality and proper escalation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Coach and develop leaders to improve communication and leadership effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and develop HR team through training and performance management.
• Partner with leadership to assess talent, develop succession plans, and strengthen bench strength.
• Oversee hourly recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, high-performing workplace culture.
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
• Lead workforce training and development programs supporting growth and automation initiatives.
• Support organizational change management and drive transformation initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

HR policy

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

HR analytics

Coaching

Change management

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

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.