Senior HR Generalist

Conagra Brands; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus program

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking an onsite Human Resources partner at the Oakdale manufacturing facility. You will support employee and labor relations, talent management, compliance, and workforce initiatives while collaborating with plant leadership to drive business results in a fast-paced production environment.

Key responsibilities include partnering with plant leaders on ER/LR, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development; leading investigations and policy interpretation;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with employee relations, labor relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Knowledge of employment laws, labor practices, and HR compliance.
• Ability to build credibility and cross-functional partnerships.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday or similar) and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leaders on employee and labor relations, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development.
• Lead workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Support labor relations activities including contract administration and leadership coaching.
• Drive recruiting, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional partners (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, Legal).
• Analyze workforce data and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, policies, and HR programs.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Workforce planning

Performance management

HR analytics

Cross-functional partnerships

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday or similar HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you will serve as a key HR partner onsite for the Oakdale manufacturing facility. You will support employee and labor relations, talent management, compliance, and workforce initiatives while partnering closely with plant leadership to drive business results and foster a positive employee experience in a fast-paced production environment.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leaders on employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development.
• Lead workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Support labor relations activities, including contract administration, issue resolution, and leadership coaching.
• Drive recruiting, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and employee engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional partners, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, and Legal.
• Analyze workforce data and provide insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, company policies, and HR programs.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably within a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Experience supporting employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, and performance management.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, labor practices, and HR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility, influence leaders, and develop strong cross‑functional partnerships.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, including Workday or similar systems, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role requires regular presence in our manufacturing facility. When visiting plant operations, the physical requirements below may apply:

• Walk throughout the facility, climb stairs or ladders, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks requiring hand-eye coordination.
• Lift or carry materials that vary in weight and size.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with large moving equipment, varying temperatures, and elevated noise levels.

Compensation

Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on‑demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid‑time off, parental leave, flexible work‑schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi‑Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye® , Slim Jim® and Reddi‑Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.