Role OverviewGehl’s is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to serve as the primary HR leader for our 24/7 manufacturing facility in Lathrop, California. This hands-on role partners with plant leadership and Corporate HR to drive employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development.
What You Will Do
Lead complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations, coach leaders on performance management, and oversee leaves of absence and workplace accommodation processes.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in California labor and employment law, strong leadership skills, and the ability to balance strategic HR partnership with the day-to-day needs of a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
- 3+ years of direct people-management experience leading an HR team.
- Demonstrated expertise in California labor and employment law — required and non-negotiable.
- Proven success managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
- Manufacturing experience strongly preferred; food and beverage experience is a plus.
- Strong HRIS knowledge; Paylocity experience preferred.
- Excellent judgment, communication, confidentiality, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, accessible leadership style.
- English/Spanish bilingual skills preferred.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
- Ability to work variable shifts, including nights and weekends, when needed to support plant operations.
Benefits
- Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
- Generous PTO & holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
- Referral bonus program
- Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
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