Title: Human Resource Director (Bilingual Required)
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Salary: $100K - $175K (DOE)
Schedule: Monday-Friday In person
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking an experienced HR Director to oversee human resources for a 24/7 food service and manufacturing operation with 200+ employees across three shifts. This hands on role will lead employee relations, payroll compliance, workers’ compensation, workplace safety, and performance management. The ideal candidate has 7 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, strong knowledge of California employment law, and the ability to coach managers while fostering a positive, compliant workplace culture.
Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee HR operations and compliance with CA employment laws.
- Audit biweekly payroll and ensure wage and hour compliance, including meal and rest breaks.
- Conduct employee investigations and resolve workplace conflicts.
- Manage workers’ compensation claims, investigations, and return to work coordination.
- Lead workplace safety programs and injury prevention initiatives.
- Train managers on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and corrective action.
- Oversee employee separations, documentation, and final pay compliance.
- Develop employee recognition, engagement, and retention initiatives.
- Partner with plant leadership, the CFO, and external HR leadership.
- Manage HR records and reporting through ADP Workforce Now.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in food service or manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of California employment law and payroll compliance.
- Experience in employee relations, investigations, workers’ compensation, and workplace safety.
- Proven ability to coach managers and handle sensitive employee matters.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a similar HRIS.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
- Flexibility to occasionally work alternate hours or weekends to support a 24/7 workforce.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance, Kaiser/Metlife for Dental
- 401(k) plan
- Potential bonus opportunity, details to be determined