Sr. HR Manager

Sr. HR Manager

The Sr. Human Resources Manager is to lead our HR function and team for our food manufacturing facility located in Ontario, CA. In this role, they will drive the company's safety culture and play a key leadership role in the plant. Human Resources expertise will enhance employee engagement, talent acquisition, training, and company-wide HR initiatives within our fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role for an HR leader who can stabilize operations, develop talent, and drive culture and engagement in a plant undergoing transformation.

Direct Reports: 2 (1 salaried + 1 hourly) Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with production leaders and key stakeholders to develop and implement people plans and solutions to achieve business initiatives and deliver results.

Drive engagement by championing the companys vision, mission, purpose, and culture initiatives.

Provide transparent communication, and promotes employee understanding of programs, policies, and objectives along with developing positive employee morale.

Administer Human Resources function including employee relations, compensation, recruitment, training, EEO/AA, and benefits.

Coach, motivates and develops team members and the plant leadership team.

Direct, train and develop a team of HR professionals. Lead an HR team of 2 (1 salaried + 1 hourly) professionals

Support plant transformation efforts with strong HR presence, consistency, and team guidance

Build and maintain trust

Champion a culture of communication, accountability, and performance

Represent HR in plant leadership meetings and contribute to operational planning through HR metrics

Reinforce continuous improvement and LEAN practices that support production and workforce alignment

Keyword: Sr. HR Manager
Required Experience:

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and a minimum 8+ years experience as an HR Business partner creating and executing staffing and talent strategies, employee engagement, retention, and employee relations

Strong project management and business acumen with experience in driving programs that support the over business objectives

Strong knowledge of U.S. HR laws and regulations, U.S. HR and employee relations' practices and policies

People management experience

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Experience with manufacturing, ideally in the Food or CPG industry

Preferred Qualifications

PHR or SPHR certification

Key Competencies

Commitment to Safety The Training Manager must continually demonstrate an unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of health and safety for the workforce and be a leader in ensuring the company maintains its high levels of environmental performance.

Unquestionable Integrity - Demonstrates the highest degree of integrity when engaging with employees, vendors and stakeholders. Leads ethically by example and fosters a culture firmly grounded in the values of the organization.

Strategic and Agile Thinking - Strong strategic capabilities and overall business acumen. Financially savvy and creative mindset with the ability to identify and mobilize around new opportunities very quickly.

Collaborative Style Engages in problem solving and decision making. Is adept at bringing people together to tackle issues rather than dictate solutions. Has a collegial, inclusive working style and is professional and courteous. Builds strong relationships both internally and externally. Is both confident and humble.

Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels. Excellent listening skills.

Leadership Capability - Has the leadership acumen and credibility to work across the entire organization and develop talent. Should be hands-on, but able to delegate appropriately with the ability to motivate, inspire and commit an organization to a course of action and achieve results.

Executive Presence Has the poise and confidence to interact with senior company executives and the community.

From: Tropicale Foods