Senior HR Generalist

Gehl Food & Beverage•Lathrop, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist to serve as a strategic and hands-on partner supporting Aseptic, Maintenance, and Engineering teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role drives employee relations, compliance, performance management, and talent initiatives while fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture. Gehl Foods is a fast-growing food and beverage manufacturer, known for ready-to-serve products like nacho cheese and protein shakes—no refrigeration needed! We lead with safety, quality, and teamwork in everything we do.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of progressive HR experience (employee relations focus)
Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance
Experience with investigations, performance management, and leave administration
Bilingual (Spanish) required
Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office
Strong communication, judgment, and confidentiality skills

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or high-volume environment experience preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to support workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations
Lead investigations and resolve complex workplace issues
Ensure compliance with employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage & hour)
Manage leaves of absence and HR processes end-to-end
Support hiring, onboarding, and talent decisions
Analyze HR metrics to drive business improvements
Maintain HRIS data integrity and reporting
Champion employee engagement and culture initiatives
Provide HR support across a 24/7 manufacturing operation