Human Resources Manager - Turlock

Sensient Technologies Careers; Turlock (CA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a Human Resources Manager for our Turlock, California manufacturing facility. This onsite leadership role partners with business leaders to elevate employee engagement, tackle complex employee relations, and drive workforce initiatives shaping culture and performance.

You will lead, coach, and develop HR team members, guide investigations, ensure compliance with employment laws, and deliver training and benefits administration while advancing business

Formación

• Manufacturing/production operations HR leadership experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Ability to coach leaders and manage multiple HR initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with business leaders to provide strategic HR guidance and ensure policy compliance.
• Lead employee relations investigations, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Manage workers' compensation, claims, incidents, and regulatory matters with counsel and insurers.
• Develop and deliver training, support performance management, oversee benefits, and drive HR initiatives.
• Guide separations including layoffs, terminations, and exit processes.
• Lead investigations with documentation and collaboration with leaders and legal.

Conocimientos

HR leadership

Employee relations

Project management

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Descripción del empleo

We are collaborative and hard working. We solve tough problems. And we will be better with you!

We're seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our team at our Turlock, California manufacturing facility. This is an exciting, high-impact, onsite leadership role where you'll partner with business leaders, elevate employee engagement, tackle complex employee relations challenges, and drive initiatives that shape our workforce and workplace culture. You'll also lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering collaboration and strengthening HR capabilities. With a blend of strategic insight and hands-on leadership, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the employee experience while advancing business performance and long-term success.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with business leaders to provide strategic HR guidance while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and HR best practices.
• Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, workplace concerns, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, while promoting consistency, fairness, and accountability.
• Manage the company's response to workers' compensation, legal claims, workplace incidents, and regulatory matters by partnering with legal counsel, insurance carriers, and claims administrators.
• Develop and deliver impactful training programs, provide coaching to leaders, support performance management, oversee employee benefits administration, and drive key HR initiatives.
• Guide employee separation processes, including layoffs, terminations, exit interviews, and outplacement support while ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience whenever possible.
• Lead and conduct complex employee relations investigations, including interviewing involved parties, gathering and evaluating information, documenting findings, and partnering with leaders and legal counsel to determine appropriate resolutions.

What you’ll bring:

• Human Resources leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment, with the ability to align HR strategy with business needs.
• The ability to build trusted partnerships with leaders, confidently navigate difficult conversations and complex employee matters, and drive positive outcomes for employees and the business.
• Strong project management, facilitation, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proven experience leading complex employee relations investigations, with sound judgment, discretion, thorough documentation, and follow-through.
  In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect across all levels. Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred but not required.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution, adapt to changing needs, and deliver results.

What you’ll get:

• A high-impact leadership opportunity where your ideas, expertise, and leadership will help shape the employee experience and workplace culture.
• The opportunity to work side by side with operations leaders, influence key business decisions, and contribute directly to business success.
• Broad exposure to strategic and hands-on HR initiatives within a growing global organization, offering the opportunity to make an impact across multiple areas of the business.
• Career development and growth opportunities supported by an experienced HR leadership team invested in your success.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed, contributions are valued, and people are empowered to do their best work.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

About Sensient

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. Our customers include many of the world's most recognized consumer brands.
The salary range for this position is $110,000-$150,000 USD. Actual compensation will be based on factors including experience, education, specialized training, and market conditions. In addition to competitive pay, Sensient offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the overall well-being of our employees and their families.

About Sensient Agricultural Ingredients

Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is one of the world's largest producers and distributors of dehydrated onion, garlic, paprika, chili peppers, chili powder, and dehydrated vegetables including parsley, celery, and spinach. Our ingredients are found in many of today's most popular food products. This business operates facilities in Livingston and Turlock, California, and Deming, New Mexico.

Sponsorship:

Due to our inability to provide visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates should already reside within commuting distance of Livingston, California.

Third Party Agencies:

Unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies will become the property of Sensient Technologies. No fees or obligations will be associated with such submissions.