Senior Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Bonus & Equity

401K Match

Excellent Benefits

Full Autonomy & Support

Job summary

Jobot in California is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to serve as the primary HR leader for our high-volume manufacturing operation. You will influence culture, strengthen HR operations, and partner with plant and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in HR leadership within manufacturing, deep knowledge of CA employment law, and a strong generalist background across ER, compliance, and recruiting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• 3+ years of direct people-management experience leading an HR team.
• HR experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 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 certifications preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 and wage/hour regulations.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions with partners.
• Support performance reviews, calibration, and talent development.

Skills

HR leadership

People management

Employee relations

HR operations

Recruiting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Step into a highly visible HR leadership role where you’ll serve as the strategic and hands-on people leader for a growing California manufacturing operation, with the opportunity to expand your influence across two facilities. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sierra Johnson. Salary: $130,000 - $155,000 per year.

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

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.

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