Senior Complex HR Manager — Manufacturing & Union Relations

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a Complex HR Manager II to partner with operations and oversee Employee and Labor Relations at our chicken manufacturing plant. You will drive recruiting, benefits, payroll, training and policy implementation to support short- and long-term goals.

The role requires 6+ years in HR management, 3+ years supervisory experience, and union environment exposure. PHR/SPHR/SHRM credentials are a strong plus. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of HR management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or business-related field preferred.
• Experience in a union environment with a collective bargaining agreement.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a strong plus.
• Experience creating employee communications and engagement plans.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing hourly roles.
• Strong interviewing, selection and candidate management skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS, ATS and CMS systems.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite HR leadership and support for facilities, acting as main contact for recruitment, benefits, payroll, and employee relations.
• Lead HR initiatives: staffing, management training, performance management, and employee development.
• Coach business leaders on dynamics and priorities to align with company goals.
• Lead resolution of employee relations issues with managers.
• Advise employees on work-related issues and resolve them constructively.
• Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures as questions arise.
• Oversee staffing with hiring managers and talent acquisition for objective recruitment.
• Collaborate with legal and labor relations on performance activities and initiatives.

Skills

HR Management

Employee Relations

Labor Relations

Supervision

Recruiting

Performance Management

Coaching

Interviews

Policy & Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

CMS

LAWSON

Kronos

Workday

Job description

Foster Farms is seeking a Complex HR Manager II to partner with operations and oversee Employee and Labor Relations at our chicken manufacturing plant. You will drive recruiting, benefits, payroll, training and policy implementation to support short- and long-term goals.

The role requires 6+ years in HR management, 3+ years supervisory experience, and union environment exposure. PHR/SPHR/SHRM credentials are a strong plus. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.