HR Generalist I

Within our flagship Lemoore West manufacturing facility located in Lemoore, California Leprino is seeking an HR Generalist with experience handling a broad range of human resources functions to help grow, mentor, and support the 1,000 employees that call this facility home.

Will you turn your passion for people into impact by directly contributing to fostering a healthy environment for the next generation of Leprino’s leaders to thrive?

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $ 80,000 and $ 88,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5% .

• Be part of the excitement as an HR Generalist at our vibrant non-union manufacturing facility in beautiful Lemoore, California!
• Support the Plant HR Manager in fostering a strong culture, driving organizational design, developing leaders, and championing Company initiatives.
• Partner with a designated business unit to deliver exceptional service that aligns with our strategic objectives.
• Provide valuable HR guidance and support to front-line leadership, empowering them to succeed.
• Analyze trends and metrics, collaborating with our HR group to develop innovative solutions, programs, and policies.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues with empathy and fairness.
• Conduct thorough and objective investigations, ensuring transparency and respect.
• Coach and mentor front-line supervisors to develop their leadership skills and boost employee engagement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through effective performance management practices.
• Lead change management projects to drive positive transformations within the business unit.
• Ensure compliance with federal, California state, and local employment laws.
• Conduct internal audits of HR policies and procedures to maintain adherence and quality.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support on various HR matters, including benefits, compensation, leaves of absence, conflict resolution, performance management, and recognition.
• Support the growth and development of the HR team through coaching and mentorship.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications) :

• A Bachelor's in HR, OD, or other similar fields including three (3) years of experience as an HR Associate / Specialist or Generalist within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of California and Federal employment law and practices.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications) :

• Experience in employment law, OD and planning, labor relations, safety, and training.
• Continuous Improvement knowledge and experience within either Kaizen, Standard Work, 5S Program, Process Mapping, Cause Mapping, or Project Management.
• A Master’s in Labor Relations, HR Management, or OD including a PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP (and SCP) certification.
• Experience in a 24 / 7 dairy manufacturing environment with leadership over HR Supervisors or HR Generalists.

Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.

Offering You In Return :

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world.

Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work.

Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical / dental / vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan.

Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.