Regional Manager, People Operations - California

Pacific Coast Producers; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Pacific Coast Producers, a California-based cooperative, is seeking a Regional HR Manager to align labor relations, HR operations, and workforce planning across five facilities. The role reports to the VP, People & Labor Relations and is based at PCP's Lodi corporate headquarters.

You will lead generalist HR, labor relations with Teamsters, HRIS and data analytics, oversee attendance and leaves, and ensure compliance with FEHA/ADA and other regulations while supporting a high-performing, safe,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive human resources and labor relations experience in multi-site environments.
• Deep knowledge of California labor law, FEHA, ADA, FMLA/CFRA, Cal/OSHA.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing union grievances.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Admin, Industrial/Labor Relations, or related field.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to facilities in Lodi, Oroville, and Woodland, CA.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR guidance to plant management to drive productivity and culture.
• Serve as labor relations lead with Teamsters and shop stewards.
• Oversee HRIS administration and People Analytics.
• Lead investigations, progressive discipline, and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate attendance, leaves, and coordination with third-party administrators.

Skills

Regional HR management

Labor relations

People analytics

Leadership coaching

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR / related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

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Regional Human Resources (HR) Manager

Executive Administration Corporate Lodi, Lodi, CA, US

Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually

Pacific Coast Producers | Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt

Salary Range: $135,000 - $155,000 (based on experience)

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an experienced and talentedRegional Human Resources (HR) Managerto join our team at our Corporate Headquarters inLodi, California. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.

Reporting directly to the Vice-President, People & Labor Relations, the Regional HR Manager serves as a key HR business partner for five Northern California food production facilities. The role provides site-level HR operational support, and provides labor and employee relations expertise, fostering constructive partnerships with Teamsters union representatives and shop stewards, and oversees attendance, leave of absence, and HRIS administration. Collaborating closely with plant leadership and corporate HR partners, this role drives unified workforce strategies, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance across our manufacturing footprint.

What You'll Do:

Generalist HR & Production Operations Support

• Partner directly with plant management to deliver generalist HR guidance that drives productivity, employee retention, and positive workplace culture.
• Provide functional leadership, guidance, and coaching to facility management.
• Support seasonal workforce scaling, onboarding, and supervisor development. During peak harvest processing, the seasonal workforce exceeds 3,000 employees.
• Ensure consistent application of Company policies, and compliance with applicable law.

Labor Relations & Dispute Resolution

• Serve as a critical operational contact for Teamsters business agents and shop stewards, promoting open communication and collaborative issue resolution.
• Represent Company interests in industry alignment sessions and committee meetings hosted by the labor-management associations.
• Lead workplace investigations into complex employee relations issues, corporate management grievances, and compliance reports.
• Help manage formal grievance procedures across facilities, ensuring contract interpretation consistency and pragmatic dispute resolution prior to arbitration.
• Partner with executive leadership on progressive discipline, executive/management coaching, and formal separation agreements.

HRIS Administration & People Analytics

• Manage a People Data & HRIS Specialist, charged with ensuring data integrity, system security, and accurate recordkeeping across the business.
• Support the configuration, testing, and optimization of HRIS workflows, including automated leave tracking, and scheduling tailored to plant operations.
• Help oversee the standardization and streamlining of plant-level HR processes through self-service tools and digital HR automation.

Leave of Absence & Interactive Process Management

• Provide guidance on facility-level attendance management, chronic absenteeism, and job abandonment protocols.
• Facilitate the California Interactive Process (FEHA/ADA) for disability accommodations, pregnancy disability (PDL), and workers’ compensation return-to-work cases.
• Oversee protected leave administration (FMLA, CFRA, Paid Sick Leave) and high-risk claims in coordination with third-party administrators and legal counsel.
• Align attendance policies, modified duty placements, and return-to-work programs with collective bargaining agreements and medical restrictions.
• People Data & HRIS Specialist: Directly manage and guide priorities, data integrity standards, custom report generation, and HR technology optimization.
• HR Administrator (Corporate): Indirectly support administrative operations, leave and discipline tracking, statutory notices, and general employee inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive human resources and labor relations experience. This experience must include at least 3–5 years in a multi-site supervisory or regional capacity within food processing or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Deep knowledge of California labor law, FEHA, ADA, FMLA/CFRA, Cal/OSHA, and labor regulations relevant to manufacturing.
• Proven track record of conducting workplace investigations, managing union grievances, supporting collective bargaining agreements and participating in related negotiations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Labor Relations, or related field required.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to production facilities in Lodi, Oroville, and Woodland, CA; valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Preferred Qualifications

• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or CalSHRM certification.

Why Join PCP?

At PCP, we take care of our people. Here are just a few of the benefits full-time employees enjoy:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
• This position is eligible for our annual profit-sharing bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, starting the first of the month after you join us.
• Retirement plans to support your long-term security.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, jury duty, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Life and disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program.
• Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth.
• The stability of a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of success.
• A mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America.

Salary Range: $135,000 - $155,000/year (based on experience). This is a full-time, exempt, on-site role based at our corporate office in Lodi, CA.

The base salary range reflects the reasonable expectation for what the company anticipates paying for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors including, but not limited to:

• Relevant skills, education, and experience
• Job-related qualifications and certifications
• Internal pay equity
• Market conditions and business needs

About Pacific Coast Producers

Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada. In 2026, PCP acquired the Del Monte brand for canned or packaged fruit.

Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our Production Facility is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.