Human Resources Manager

Australia-Employment; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expense reimbursement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function for a high-volume food and beverage manufacturing operation in Lathrop, CA. You will partner with plant leadership and the corporate HR team to shape the employee experience, strengthen the organization, develop leaders, and optimize performance.

This is a 24/7 on-site role requiring a seasoned HR leader who can own employee relations, compliance, recruitment, and workforce planning while aligning with corporate HR standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• 3+ years leading HR professionals.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of California labor and employment law.
• Experience in food & beverage, manufacturing, or another fast-paced regulated environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the onsite HR team, setting expectations and building a high-performing HR function.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership on employee relations, performance, workforce planning, and organizational risk.
• Lead complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations with sound judgment, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Serve as the site's HR expert on California employment law, including wage and hour requirements, FEHA, CFRA, PDL, PAGA, meal/rest periods, and applicable Wage Orders.
• Coach managers through performance management, corrective action, employee development, and difficult people decisions.
• Oversee leaves and accommodations in partnership with third-party resources, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, FEHA, and the interactive process.
• Partner with legal counsel on employment claims, investigations, and pre-litigation matters.
• Lead and support recruiting for hourly and salaried talent across the facility.
• Use HR metrics and workforce trends to identify issues, recommend solutions, and help leaders make better decisions.
• Drive consistent HR policies, training, compliance, and best practices throughout the plant.

Job description

Human Resources Manager

$125000 - $150000 per year | Lathrop, CA | On-site | Permanent

HR Manager | High-Impact Plant Leadership Role | $125K-$150K + Bonus

A bit about us:

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR for our high-volume, 24/7 food and beverage manufacturing operation in Lathrop, California.

This isn't an HR role where you'll be sitting on the sidelines. You'll be the primary HR leader for the facility, partnering directly with plant leadership and the corporate HR team to shape the employee experience, strengthen the organization, develop leaders, and help the operation perform at its best.

Why join us?

• This is an opportunity to take real ownership of HR at a major manufacturing operation while still having the partnership and resources of a broader corporate HR organization.
• You'll have direct exposure to plant and executive leadership, the ability to influence how the facility operates, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on culture, leadership, compliance, talent, and employee experience.
• Not local to the area? This is why you should consider Lathrop:
• Located at the crossroads of I-5, I-205 and Highway 120, Lathrop is one of Northern California's fastest-growing communities, offering convenient access to Tracy, Manteca, Stockton and the greater East Bay. The area combines rapidly expanding residential communities, new schools, parks and waterfront recreation with a more attainable cost of living than much of the Bay Area.
• Relocation expense reimbursement

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the onsite HR team, setting expectations and building a high-performing HR function.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership on employee relations, performance, workforce planning, and organizational risk.
• Lead complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations with sound judgment, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Serve as the site's HR expert on California employment law, including wage and hour requirements, FEHA, CFRA, PDL, PAGA, meal/rest periods, and applicable Wage Orders.
• Coach managers through performance management, corrective action, employee development, and difficult people decisions.
• Oversee leaves and accommodations in partnership with third-party resources, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, FEHA, and the interactive process.
• Partner with legal counsel on employment claims, investigations, and pre-litigation matters.
• Lead and support recruiting for hourly and salaried talent across the facility.
• Use HR metrics and workforce trends to identify issues, recommend solutions, and help leaders make better decisions.
• Drive consistent HR policies, training, compliance, and best practices throughout the plant.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• 3+ years leading HR professionals
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Deep knowledge of California labor and employment law - this is essential
• Strong experience handling complex employee relations issues and investigations
• The ability to build credibility with everyone from hourly employees to senior leadership
• Experience in food & beverage, manufacturing, or another fast-paced regulated environment strongly preferred
• HRIS experience; Paylocity is a plus
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Because this is a 24/7 manufacturing operation, you'll also need the flexibility to occasionally support employees and leaders outside traditional business hours.

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