Human Resources Manager

LeoForce; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA contributions

Employee Perks Program

Job summary

LeoForce, a California-based food and beverage manufacturing company, seeks an experienced HR Leader to serve as the facility expert on California labor and employment law. You will lead a team of HR Generalists, manage complex employee relations, and guide performance management and policy development in a fast-paced, compliant manufacturing environment.

You will drive full-cycle recruiting, partner with legal on investigations, and ensure accurate HRIS functionality and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience
• Deep expertise in California labor and employment law (wage/hour, FEHA, CFRA, PDL, PAGA)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Serve as the facility SME for California labor and employment law
• Lead and develop a team of HR Generalists
• Conduct complex employee-relations investigations
• Coach plant leaders on performance management and risk
• Oversee leaves of absence and accommodations (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA)
• Partner with legal counsel on workplace investigations and claims
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles
• Develop and improve HR policies and programs
• Collaborate with plant leadership on workforce planning
• Manage HRIS and records (Paylocity)
• Ensure postings and records compliance
• Support training platforms (Poka, Alchemy)
• Maintain 24/7 plant operation support

Skills

HR Leadership

California Labor Law

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

PHR/SPHR certification

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Manager

Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Details

• Serve as the facility subject matter expert for California labor and employment law, including California Labor Code, FEHA, CFRA, PDL, PAGA, wage-and-hour requirements, meal/rest periods and applicable IWC Wage Orders
• Lead, coach and develop a team of HR Generalists while maintaining high standards for HR service delivery
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex employee relations matters and conduct thorough, objective and legally defensible workplace investigations
• Coach plant leaders on performance management, corrective action and organizational risk
• Oversee leaves of absence and accommodations involving FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA and FEHA, including the interactive process
• Identify employment compliance risks and develop or update policies, procedures and training
• Partner with legal counsel regarding workplace investigations, pre-litigation matters and employment claims
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions in partnership with corporate HR and staffing partners
• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies and programs
• Partner with plant leadership on workforce planning and employee needs
• Lead performance reviews, calibration processes and performance improvement planning
• Analyze HR trends and metrics to develop solutions and support plant leadership decisions
• Maintain accurate HRIS and employee records and utilize systems such as Paylocity for reporting and decision-making
• Ensure required California and federal employment postings, notices, training and records remain compliant and current
• Support employee training platforms including Poka and Alchemy
• Maintain schedule flexibility to support employees and leadership across a 24/7 plant operation
• Ensure compliance with company safety programs, GMP requirements and applicable GFSI standards

Qualifications - Needed

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience with increasing responsibility
• Minimum 3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing an HR team
• Deep expertise in California labor and employment law required, including wage and hour compliance, FEHA, CFRA, PDL and PAGA
• Experience supporting food & beverage manufacturing or another high-volume, regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Strong experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Strong understanding of leaves of absence, accommodations and the interactive process
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms; Paylocity preferred
• Proven ability to coach supervisors and managers regarding performance management, corrective action and employment risk
• Ability to balance strategic HR leadership with a hands-on approach in a manufacturing environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to occasionally support nights and weekends based on plant needs

A bit about us:

Founded decades ago and based in Lathrop, California, we are a rapidly growing food and beverage manufacturing organization specializing in advanced aseptic processing and packaging solutions. Our team focuses on delivering high-quality products through cutting-edge automation, strong engineering collaboration, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence. We pride ourselves on building a culture centered on communication, employee development, and continuous improvement while investing in technologies that support the future of food manufacturing.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Career Growth: Opportunities to expand automation and engineering skillsets
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• HSA Medical Plan with Annual Employer Contribution
• Employee Perks Program: Discounts on travel, shopping, and more
• Collaborative Work Environment: Cross-functional engineering, operations, and maintenance teams
• Stable & Growing Business: Continued expansion creating long-term career opportunities