Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes human talent strategies, programs and policies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability
• Partners with business leaders to assure successful deployment of talent acquisition/management, employee engagement, leadership development, communications, compensation, and benefits initiatives
• Provides guidance to leaders and direct reports that fosters a high performance workforce and assures compliance with local, state and federal law
• Provides leadership in labor relations including grievances, arbitration cases and other potential legal matters to assure compliance with collective bargaining agreements; actively supports labor negotiations process
• Assures effective delivery of HR service to assigned work groups
• Establishes and analyzes key HR metrics and provides leadership support to ensure regional business objectives are met
• Ensures cross-functional collaboration across regional and national sites
• Ensures accuracy and completion of employee related data and documentation
• Manages staffing, training, employee relations and team performance to develop and enhance the Human Resources function, working closely with direct reports
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Professional HR certifications preferred (e.g. SHRM and HRCI certifications)
• Advanced degrees are a plus
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant Human Resources experience in the State of California required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the Human Resources (HR) function or department; ability to use and administer the organization's HR policies, strategies and environment
• Knowledge of and ability to use the organization's and industry's standards, procedures and policies relevant to human resources management
• Knowledge of national, state, and local laws and ability to advise on laws and regulations affecting HR practices
• Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives
• Knowledge of and ability to plan and develop an organization's HR operations in order to increase individual and organizational effectiveness
• Knowledge of and ability to implement HR related tasks, processes, and projects to ensure smooth daily HR operations
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in an office environment with occasional time spent in a production and/or warehouse setting
• Frequent travel required

This position will qualify for a sales incentive plan in addition to an expected base salary range between $115, 000 - $143, 000 annually. This role is also eligible for a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD& D, Short- and Long-Term Disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.

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