Human Resource Manager
Now Hiring: Human Resource Manager
Reports To: CHRO
Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000
Why join our team?
- Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
- Generous PTO & holidays
- Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
- Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community| Wellness
Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:
- Tuition reimbursement
- HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
- Referral bonus program
- Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
- Proven continued business growth for future opportunities
Position Overview
Gehl’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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the site HR Generalist team.
- Serve as the facility expert on California labor and employment law, including wage and hour, FEHA, CFRA, PDL, PAGA, and applicable IWC Wage Orders.
- Lead complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
- Coach leaders on performance management, corrective action, and organizational risk.
- Oversee leaves of absence and workplace accommodation processes in partnership with third-party resources.
- Partner with legal counsel on investigations, claims, and pre-litigation matters.
- Lead recruiting for hourly and salaried plant positions.
- Identify compliance risks and strengthen HR policies, procedures, and training.
- Analyze HR trends and metrics to support workforce and business decisions.
- Maintain accurate HRIS data and required employment records, notices, and postings.
- Support HR needs across a 24/7 operation, including nights and weekends as needed.
- Champion Gehl’s values of Safety, Quality, Communication, Teamwork, Respect, and Continuous Improvement.