Human Resources Manager
About The Position
Archer Meat Snacks is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Human Resources Manager to support our Cooley plant and lead core HR functions in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment. This full-time role is onsite at our Cooley facility, as partnership with our operations teams and hourly workforce is essential to success in this position. This role is pivotal in fostering a positive and productive workplace culture rooted in our core values of passion, integrity, resilience, and humility. We are looking for a people-first HR leader who brings both expertise and heart to their work, and who thrives in environments where collaboration, visibility, and hands-on support are key. Join Archer Meat Snacks - the #1 jerky brand in the Natural and Specialty Channel and one of the fastest-growing brands in the meat snacks category. We have a high-energy, collaborative culture where everyone “rolls up their sleeves” and contributes to our shared success.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in California, preferably supporting manufacturing or distribution environments
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s in HR/Industrial Relations preferred
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification highly desirable
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; Spanish fluency preferred
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, programs, and compliance frameworks
- Proven ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and solve problems effectively
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret HR data, build dashboards, and translate labor metrics into actionable insights
- Highly organized, analytical thinker with strong planning and execution skills
- Professional presence and ability to partner with employees and leaders at all levels
- California labor and employment law
- HR compliance, audits, and documentation standards
- LOA and ADA/IP case management
- Employee relations, coaching, and investigations
- Full-cycle recruitment for hourly production roles
- Full cycle onboarding and offboarding
- Partnering closely with operations leaders to support an hourly production workforce
- Ability to train, coach, and elevate front-line supervisors on HR fundamentals
- Developing and maintaining HR dashboards and labor reporting tools to measure turnover, retention, recruiting metrics, and headcount trends; using those insights to influence decision-making and drive operational improvements at the plant level
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous time-off program
- Holistic healthcare options, including 100% company-paid medical insurance for employees
- A supportive, mission-driven work environment where your impact is visible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
