Senior Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing)

LeoForce; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Excellent Benefits

Full Autonomy

Bonus & Equity

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Senior HR Manager for our California manufacturing facility. This hands-on leader will partner with plant and executive leadership to strengthen HR operations and culture in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in manufacturing HR, deep knowledge of California labor law, and strong generalist skills across recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. This is a full-time on-site role with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of progressive HR leadership in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and wage/hour requirements.
• Experience leading HR teams and partnering with plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead HR partner to plant leadership and guide the HR Generalist team.
• Lead, coach, and develop HR staff and manage complex employee relations matters.
• Advise leaders on performance management, discipline, terminations, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with CA and federal employment laws and wage orders.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles in partnership with HR and staffing partners.
• Drive performance reviews, calibration, talent development, and planning.
• Analyze HR trends and workforce metrics to inform business decisions.

Skills

HR leadership

Manufacturing HR

California employment law

Employee relations

Recruiting

HRIS

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

PHR/SPHR preferred

Job description

Senior Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing)

Experience: Manager

Salary: $130,000 - $155,000 per year

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Manager to serve as the primary HR leader for our high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing facility. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence culture, strengthen HR operations, and partner directly with plant and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded HR leader who combines strong business judgment with deep knowledge of California employment law. You should be comfortable moving between strategic initiatives and hands-on employee matters in a fast-paced plant environment.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the lead HR partner and trusted advisor to plant leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop the site’s HR Generalist team.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and conduct workplace investigations.
• Advise leaders on performance management, corrective action, terminations, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws, including wage and hour requirements, meal and rest periods, FEHA, CFRA, PDL, PAGA, FMLA, ADA, and applicable IWC Wage Orders.
• Partner with legal counsel on investigations, employment claims, and pre-litigation matters.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions in partnership with corporate HR and staffing partners.
• Support performance reviews, calibration, talent development, and performance improvement planning.
• Analyze HR trends and workforce metrics to help plant leadership make informed business decisions.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• 3+ years of direct people-management experience leading an HR team.
• HR experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Deep knowledge of California labor and employment laws.
• Strong generalist experience across employee relations, compliance, recruiting, performance management, leaves, and HR operations.
• Strong HRIS capabilities.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP certification is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred.

A bit about us:

We are a well-established and growing food and beverage manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. As we continue to expand our California operations, we are investing in strong HR leadership to support our people, strengthen our culture, and help guide our next phase of growth. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative organization where HR has a meaningful voice, works closely with senior leadership, and directly influences the employee experience and overall success of the business.

Why join us?

• Competitive Salary + Bonus & Equity
• 401K Match
• Excellent Benefits
• Full Autonomy & Support