HR Generalist

Leprino Foods Company • Lemoore, CA

50d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Within our 1000-person manufacturing facility in
Lemoore, Leprino is seeking an HR Generalist to support our people, leaders, and operations as we continue to grow our cheese and dairy ingredients business. This role partners closely with plant leadership and employees to ensure day-to-day HR support, compliance, and workforce needs are handled effectively, consistently, and with care.

At Leprino , starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $85,000 and $95,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

Support the Plant HR Manager in fostering a strong culture, driving organizational design, developing leaders, and championing Company initiatives.
Partner with a designated business unit to deliver exceptional service that aligns with our strategic objectives.
Provide valuable HR guidance and support to front-line leadership, empowering them to succeed.
Analyze trends and metrics, collaborating with our HR group to develop innovative solutions, programs, and policies.
Resolve complex employee relations issues with empathy and fairness.
Conduct thorough and objective investigations, ensuring transparency and respect.
Coach and mentor front-line supervisors to develop their leadership skills and boost employee engagement.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement through effective performance management practices.
Lead change management projects to drive positive transformations within the business unit.
Ensure compliance with federal, California state, and local employment laws.
Conduct internal audits of HR policies and procedures to maintain adherence and quality.
Provide day-to-day guidance and support on various HR matters, including benefits, compensation, leaves of absence, conflict resolution, performance management, and recognition.
Support the growth and development of the HR team through coaching and mentorship.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's in HR, business, or similar fields including three (3) years of experience as an HR Associate, Specialist or Generalist within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with HR fundamentals and best practices, and the application of them in manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of benefits, compensation, and leave of absence management.
• Demonstrated investigation skills and excellent documantation skills.
• Solid knowledge of California and Federal employment law and practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in employment law, business, OD and planning, employee relations, safety, and training.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP (and SCP) certification.
• Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing environment as a professional Human Resources Generalist.

Responsibilities

• Support the Plant HR Manager in fostering a strong culture, driving organizational design, developing leaders, and championing Company initiatives.
• Partner with a designated business unit to deliver exceptional service that aligns with our strategic objectives.
• Provide valuable HR guidance and support to front-line leadership, empowering them to succeed.
• Analyze trends and metrics, collaborating with our HR group to develop innovative solutions, programs, and policies.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues with empathy and fairness.
• Conduct thorough and objective investigations, ensuring transparency and respect.
• Coach and mentor front-line supervisors to develop their leadership skills and boost employee engagement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through effective performance management practices.
• Lead change management projects to drive positive transformations within the business unit.
• Ensure compliance with federal, California state, and local employment laws.
• Conduct internal audits of HR policies and procedures to maintain adherence and quality.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support on various HR matters, including benefits, compensation, leaves of absence, conflict resolution, performance management, and recognition.
• Support the growth and development of the HR team through coaching and mentorship.

Benefits

• Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level