Job Description

Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Location: Hollister, CA
Employment Type: Permanent

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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead our HR department in Hollister, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, combined with strong leadership experience.

Your Responsibilities Include:

Leading and supporting employee relations and engagement, resolving workplace issues, and fostering a positive and inclusive culture. Managing all aspects of benefits administration, ensuring compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements; serving as the company's Privacy Officer and Plan Sponsor. Developing, updating, and communicating HR policies and training programs; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (especially California-specific). Overseeing compensation programs and payroll processing, analyzing salary data, and making recommendations to executive leadership while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Directing the full-cycle recruitment and onboarding process, workforce planning, and organizational design strategies in collaboration with senior leadership. Maintaining and leveraging the HRIS system for personnel actions, reporting, performance reviews, and key HR metrics. Providing guidance and oversight on labor relations, disciplinary actions, and terminations with a focus on fairness, documentation, and risk mitigation. Partnering with safety and operations to support workplace safety programs, including Cal/OSHA compliance, safety training, IIPP administration, and workers' comp management. Managing the HR department budget, staffing reports, and organizational charts. Jumping in with flexibility and a positive attitude for special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or a related field.

- Proven experience in a senior HR role in California, preferably within the manufacturing or agriculture industry, preferred.

- Deep understanding of California employment law, wage and hour regulations and workplace practices.

- Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.

- In-depth knowledge of California labor law and HR best practices.

- Ability to develop and execute strategic HR initiatives.

- Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred

- PHR or SPHR certification a plus

- Proficiency with HRIS platforms, payroll and benefits administration.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws as appropriate, or upon the protected status of the person's relatives, friends or associates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person