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