Plant HR Manager

The Role: HR Manager, Plant

Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt Job Location: Salinas, CA, On-site, 1st shift Compensation & Benefits: $125,000.00 - $141,000.00 annually, Free Medical, Dental, Vision for employees + up to a 4% 401k match. Reports to: VP of HR

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the HR Plant Manager is to oversee all human resources operations within a manufacturing facility, functioning as a strategic partner to plant leadership to align HR objectives with overall business goals. This role requires a blend of strategic planning and hands-on, tactical HR expertise in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred or a combination of education and work experience. • A professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP), preferred.• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a management or generalist role within a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred. • Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is preferred. • In-depth knowledge of labor laws, safety regulations (OSHA), and HR best practices is critical.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strategic HR Knowledge – Ability to understand principles, practices, and trends, and using this knowledge to support the company's strategic plan. • Business Acumen – The ability to understand and apply information to support organizational strategy is essential for making informed decisions. • Ethical Practice – Ability to maintain integrity, uphold core values, and ensure legal compliance are non-negotiable for building trust and protecting the organization. • Compliance and Confidentiality – The ability to exercise discretion, integrity, and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and organizational information, ensuring its protection in compliance with legal and ethical standards to build trust and mitigate risk. • Leadership – The ability to guide and navigate the organization, manage change, and influence others. • Relationship Management – The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employees and other stakeholders. • Cultural Awareness – The capacity to consider diverse backgrounds and perspectives when making decisions. • Data Literacy – The skills to use data to make HR decisions, perform analytics, and report on HR metrics. • Execution Excellence – The practical ability to get things done, which includes managing priorities, executing HR initiatives, and using HR technology effectively. • Communication – Verbal and written clarity, active listening, and the ability to tailor messaging to all levels of Management.• Collaboration / Teamwork – The ability to work well in group settings, contribute positively, and respect diverse perspectives.• Adaptability – To be comfortable with change, open to feedback, and flexible in dynamic environments.• Problem-Solving – Ability to analyze issues, think critically, and propose effective solutions.• Time Management – To prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workload efficiently.• Conflict Resolution – Navigates disagreements constructively and maintains professionalism.• Resilience – Maintains performance under pressure and recovers from setbacks.• Accountability – Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments.

What Your Responsibilities Will BeAs an HR Plant Manager your core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide HR leadership as a results’ focused change agent in the areas of employee engagement, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, employee communications, training/benefits, Safety, and policy interpretation.• Implement company culture, values and policies.• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.• Manage and report on HR KPI’s and core data and provide insight, leadership and support for short-term and long-term workforce planning using data driven analysis for exempt and non-exempt staff.• Lead recruitment and selection activities including working with functional leaders to determine position requirements, prepare postings, participate in the screening and selection process, and provide feedback and guidance to hiring managers.• Lead HR process improvement initiatives, special projects and/or training(s) from start to finish.• Partner with the business to provide counsel to managers and leaders regarding employee relations issues, interpretation of employment laws and company policies and procedures. Applies judgment and creativity when drawing conclusions and developing solutions.• Interact with employees in assigned areas of responsibility to answer questions, facilitate issue resolution, improve employee morale and maintain visibility of the HR function.• Lead and implement environmental health and safety programs.• Other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements/Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. • The team member is frequently required to stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, sit, and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Latitude 36 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take great pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment. We recognize that our continued success depends largely on the collective strengths of our associates.