Diamond Foods: HR Manager

Bizhaven•Stockton, CA

20d•$85,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Diamond Foods, LLC is seeking a Human Resources Manager in Stockton, California. The role partners with operational leadership to align HR practices with business goals and support the organization’s talent strategy, including recruiting, retention, succession planning, employee development, and workforce needs. The manager serves as a bridge between employees and management, advises on sensitive HR matters, addresses workplace concerns, supports employee relations, and works closely with Teamsters in a union environment. The position oversees talent acquisition, compensation and benefits analysis, learning and development, employee discipline and investigations, compliance with employment laws, onboarding, management training, and responses to questions about HR policies and programs. It also participates in health, safety, and environmental programs, including workers’ compensation claims management, and develops HR policies and initiatives that support HR and Operations objectives. The role requires 7–10 years of Human Resources experience overseeing HR in a union environment, prior leadership of an HR scheduling team, measurable process-improvement experience, and experience with union grievances, mediations, and arbitrations. A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, operations management, or a related field is required. HRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is highly desired. The salary range is $85,000–$120,000, with a 10% bonus target. Competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package are offered. Pre-employment drug testing and a background check are required.

Requirements

7–10 years of Human Resources experience specifically overseeing all HR aspects in a union environment.
Prior team leadership experience managing an HR scheduling team.
Demonstrated experience leading a process-improvement initiative with measurable results.
Prior experience with grievances, mediations, and arbitrations in a union environment.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, operations management, or a related field.
Highly driven, with the ability to set goals and expectations.
Problem-solving and sound decision-making skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with associates and other departments in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt and remain flexible as work routines change.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with employees, managers, and stakeholders.
Empathy, active listening, and conflict-resolution skills.
Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, the organization’s HRIS and talent-management systems.
Must complete pre-employment drug testing and a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food-processing industry.
Established good working relationships with Teamsters.
HRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.

Responsibilities

Partner with operational leadership to execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy, including recruiting, retention, succession planning, and current and future talent needs.
Support and advise management and staff on complex, specialized, and sensitive HR issues, including reasonable accommodations, allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
Manage talent acquisition, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring, particularly for hourly associates under the Collective Bargaining Agreement; collaborate with departmental managers to identify required skills and competencies.
Analyze compensation and benefits trends and research and propose competitive base and incentive pay programs.
Create learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities.
Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and review policies and practices for compliance.
Stay informed about HR, talent management, and employment-law trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and technologies.
Plan and conduct new-employee orientation.
Counsel, guide, and foster a positive employee-relations environment.
Coordinate management training on topics such as interviewing, hiring, employee relations, terminations, performance management, safety, and sexual harassment.
Respond to inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions.
Participate in administering HSE programs, including workers’ compensation claims management.
Align HR practices with business goals.
Develop and implement HR policies, programs, and initiatives that support HR and Operations objectives.
Support and abide by the Diamond Foods Code of Conduct and Quality Policies, including commitments to customer satisfaction, environmental sensitivity, integrity, safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, production excellence, continuous improvement, and achievement through training, monitoring, and verification.