SR HR GENERALIST

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, CA is seeking a Sr HR Generalist to support employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, and performance management across our operations.

You will partner with HR leadership and Talent Acquisition to foster engagement, organizational effectiveness, and a positive workplace culture. The role includes coaching leaders, ensuring compliance, and driving workforce planning, training, and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities required.
• Master's Degree in human resources or related field preferred.
• 4 years of human resources experience required and 1 year of employee relations experience required.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred; restaurant/customer service focus helpful.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment law compliance.
• HRIS systems knowledge (UKG UltiPro) and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and workflow efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Chico, CA based with on-site work five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource and primary point of contact for employees and managers.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to support business objectives through workforce planning and talent development.
• Provide coaching on employee relations matters including performance management and policy interpretation.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risk.
• Maintain HR records and assist with policy development and HR projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in HR

Tools

UKG UltiPro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We're committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that's in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Sr HR Generalist supports a broad range of human resources functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning. This role partners closely with HR leadership, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition Partners to provide strategic and operational HR support across the business. The Sr HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, helping to drive employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and a positive workplace culture. This position provides direct employee relations support to operational business units, coaching leaders on performance management, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, investigations, and corrective action while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.

What's In It For You

We're committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we're offering $70,304 to $101,016 base compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications. This role may be eligible for our bonus program – inquire with our Talent Acquisition Partner for additional details.
But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a trusted HR resource and primary point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, employment practices, and workplace concerns.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to support business objectives through workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
• Provide coaching and consultation to leaders on employee relations matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, attendance, corrective action, policy interpretation, and employee development.
• Conduct workplace investigations, document findings, recommend corrective actions, and mitigate organizational risk while ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Build strong relationships with leaders across supported business units through regular consultation, providing guidance on leadership effectiveness, retention, team development, and workforce challenges.
• Support performance management and talent processes, including performance reviews, goal setting, development planning, succession planning, and talent assessments.
• Identify training and development needs and facilitate employee and leadership training programs, including compliance, performance management, employee relations, and new manager development.
• Support talent acquisition and onboarding efforts, including workforce planning, candidate screening, interview participation, new hire orientation, and successful employee integration.
• Assist with compensation and benefits administration, including salary recommendations, merit planning, employee communications, benefits support, and issue resolution.
• Analyze workforce data and trends related to staffing, turnover, attendance, retention, and employee relations, providing recommendations to support business decisions and operational performance.
• Maintain HR records and documentation, assist with policy development and implementation, participate in HR projects and organizational initiatives, and perform other duties as assigned.
  

Please Apply if You Have

• Bachelor's Degree or a combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved required
• Master's Degree in human resources or related field preferred
• 4 years of human resources experience required and
• 1 year of employee relations experience required and
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Specific focus in restaurant and customer service preferred
• Strong knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, training and development, and employment law compliance.
• Knowledge of HR applications and programs. Working knowledge of HRIS systems (UKG UltiPro) and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, focused on enhancing workflow efficiency and optimizing HR processes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.
• Chico, CA based with required work onsite 5 days a week.

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=3839

**Thisposition will remain open until filled;online applications will be reviewed weekly**

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer