Human Resources Manager

Sambrailo Packaging; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural packaging industry seeks a strategic Human Resources Manager. This role focuses on enhancing HR functions, promoting employee development, and ensuring compliance. Join a supportive team dedicated to innovation and community impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing or packaging environments.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local HR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop employee training and career growth plans.
• Lead efforts in creating efficient employee orientation and onboarding procedures.
• Manage employee relations and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Skills

Employee Development

Compliance

Onboarding

Benefits Management

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

PHR/SPHR Certification

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Since 1923, Sambrailo Packaging has led the way in providing innovative solutions for the agricultural industry. With a century of excellence, we are committed to improving produce-handling methods and packaging operations while fostering a dynamic, growth-oriented workplace for our employees.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a strategic, people-focused Human Resources Manager to oversee and enhance our HR functions across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in employee development, compliance, onboarding, and benefits management while promoting a culture of mentorship and continuous growth. This position plays a vital role in aligning HR initiatives with the company’s vision, mission, and core values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with department leaders to develop employee training and career growth plans tailored to role-specific and company-wide goals.
• Design and implement mentorship programs to nurture internal talent and leadership development.
• Lead efforts in creating efficient, engaging, and scalable employee orientation and onboarding procedures.
• Manage employee relations by identifying potential issues and proactively resolving them.
• Administer and ensure compliance with all employment-related laws and company policies.
• Provide support in recruitment, screening, and placement of qualified candidates.
• Develop and deliver targeted training for employees and management teams, including mandatory and skill-based programs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while managing sensitive employee matters.
• Proactively identify areas for improving HR services, workplace environment, and internal processes.
• Serve as the lead for the Benefits Department, including oversight of employee benefits administration and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with legal and regulatory consultants on employment matters as needed.
• Maintain HR professionalism while balancing business needs with employee advocacy.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or packaging environments.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local HR regulations and practices.
• PHR/SPHR certification required; PHR-CA preferred.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing employee development and mentorship programs.
• Experience managing benefits programs and collaborating with payroll teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of an organization.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly required.
• Experience in agriculture company preferred

Why Join Us?

At Sambrailo, we don’t just grow packaging solutions — we grow people. This is your opportunity to contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation, community, and long-term impact.

To Apply:

Email your resume to [e-mail] with the subject line: Human Resources Manager Application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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