HR Generalist-Manufacturing
About The Position
Herzog Wine Cellars offers a dynamic and inspiring environment where tradition and passion intertwine to create exceptional wines that reflect our rich heritage while embracing innovation. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Human Resources Generalist to join our team. Serving as a vital link between our valued employees and management, this position contributes to the cultivation of a cohesive and productive workplace environment while upholding the company’s policies and compliance with legal regulations. This is a hands-on, standalone HR role supporting a stable 90–100 employee manufacturing operation. You’ll own day-to-day HR while partnering directly with leadership in the Herzog wine manufacturing facility.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of relevant experience and/or training.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of organizational principles, planning, records management, and general administration.
- Dependability, adaptability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong prioritization and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective problem-solving skills with the capacity to identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Employee relations experience, Onboarding of new employees
- Strong project management and decision-making skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree is preferred but not required.
- Bilingual strongly preferred
- Human Resources Certification and some payroll experience is preferred.
- Bamboo, HRIS system experience is preferred
- Proactive HR Generalist, Organized, Perform any disciplinary requirements
Responsibilities
- Travel to the sister location in Bakersfield once every other week as required
- Lead new hire onboarding, ensuring understanding of company expectations, safety practices, and kosher facility protocols
- Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations, concerns, and general HR support
- Manage employee engagement initiatives across facilities
- Conduct employee relations investigations in compliance with legal guidelines
- Maintain employee records and HR data using BambooHR
- Support supervisors and employees with HR guidance, policies, and processes
- Oversee local payroll processes to ensure accuracy and best practices
- Assist with compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Support performance reviews, corrective actions, and manager coaching
- Coordinate training, employee events, open enrollment, and related HR activities
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
- OSHA compliance, Workman's Comp
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Profit Sharing plan
- 100% employer premium coverage on Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- 10 days of Paid Time Off
- Observance of all Jewish Holidays
- Employee Discount Program
- Salary range between $75,000 - $81,000/year – may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the individual and the company’s performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
