Human Resources Manager (2409)

Perricone Juices•Beaumont, CA

4d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Perricone Farms has partnered with the renowned Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, bringing together two leaders in the premium citrus juice market. This strategic acquisition creates a powerful, dynamic company poised for significant growth, combining Perricone’s expertise in craft citrus juices with Natalie’s reputation for high-quality, fresh-squeezed products. The merger expands the company’s reach and strengthens its position in the industry, offering exciting opportunities for innovation and growth. Perricone Farms is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Manager for our Beaumont facility. This is a dynamic role that provides long-term, stable employment along with a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to health, vision, dental, life insurance, and a 401K plan. The HR Manager California will oversee daily HR functions for our Beaumont manufacturing facility employees. This role is highly hands-on and plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with California labor laws, supporting leaders, and improving workforce engagement and performance. The HR Manager provides guidance on employee relations, talent acquisition, wage & hour compliance, attendance, leaves of absence, safety, and training all within the unique California regulatory environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of HR generalist or HR manager experience supporting manufacturing, food production, or distribution.
Strong understanding of California labor laws, Cal/OSHA, CFRA/PDL, CA PSL, wage & hour rules, final pay, and reasonable accommodation requirements.
Experience supporting a diverse hourly workforce and multiple shifts.
Ability to work on-site with regular floor presence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food & beverage manufacturing or CPG.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Experience in a private-equity-backed or high-growth company.
PHR, SHRM-CP, or California-specific certifications (e.g., PHRca).

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly production, sanitation, maintenance, and warehouse roles, as well as select salaried positions.
Ensure compliance with CA-specific recruiting requirements (pay transparency, job posting disclosures, background check timing, ban-the-box rules).
Execute structured onboarding including Cal/OSHA safety orientation, GMP training, harassment prevention training, and facility policies.
Provide guidance to leaders on California-adherent disciplinary processes and documentation.
Conduct and document employee investigations consistent with CA standards, ensuring neutrality and fairness.
Address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and maintain a positive work environment in a union-free setting (if applicable).
Drive engagement initiatives and pulse feedback programs.
Ensure strict adherence to CA wage & hour laws including: Meal and rest break compliance tracking Daily overtime, double-time, and 7th-day rules Timekeeping accuracy Off-the-clock prevention Final pay timelines and separation requirements
Partner with Payroll to ensure accuracy and timely payroll processing.
Administer and coordinate CA-specific leaves, including: CFRA Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) California Paid Sick Leave (PSL) Workers’ compensation ADA/interactive process Local municipal leave ordinances (if applicable)
Maintain accurate documentation, notices, and return-to-work procedures.
Support compliance with Cal/OSHA standards, Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Heat Illness Prevention, and Food Facility requirements.
Partner closely with Plant leadership and safety champion to support training, audits, safety observations, and corrective actions.
Maintain employee files, policies, SOPs, and HR processes aligned with CA regulations.
Oversee annual mandatory CA trainings (harassment prevention, FEHA, safety programs, etc.).
Guide leaders through the California-compliant performance improvement process.
Support written plans, coaching sessions, corrective action, and terminations.
Facilitate performance reviews and development planning to support growth and retention.
Train supervisors in CA employment law basics (breaks, scheduling, discipline, accommodations).
Track and report turnover, hiring trends, attendance, training compliance, and leave utilization.
Provide monthly KPI updates and data-driven insights to site and HR leadership.
Maintain HRIS accuracy and support audits.