Human Resources Director

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 annually, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

Key Staffing is currently recruiting for an experienced Human Resources Director on behalf of a well-established and growing food manufacturing organization. This company is recognized as an industry leader with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and employee development. They offer a collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys both strategic leadership and hands-on involvement in all aspects of Human Resources. The Human Resources Manager will serve as a trusted business partner to leadership while fostering a positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance, and driving initiatives that support organizational success.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Human Resources function, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training and development, compensation and benefits administration, and organizational development.

This role partners closely with executive leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives while ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies that support the company's overall business objectives.

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and orientation.

• Partner with managers to support workforce planning and talent development initiatives.

• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations, conflict resolution, coaching, and performance management.

• Oversee employee performance evaluation programs, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and professional development planning.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws while maintaining up-to-date HR policies and procedures.

• Coordinate employee benefits administration and collaborate with Finance regarding payroll processes.

• Lead employee training, leadership development, and organizational development initiatives.

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR metrics, and reporting for senior leadership.

• Recommend and implement improvements to HR processes, policies, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

• Partner with leadership on change management and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Human Resources management experience.

• Strong knowledge of federal, California state, and local employment laws and Human Resources best practices.

• Proven experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and policy administration.

• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

• Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR-related software systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or comparable Human Resources certification.

• Experience working within a medium-to-large manufacturing or industrial organization.

• Experience utilizing HRIS systems and payroll software.

• Experience leading organizational development and change management initiatives.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic HR leader who is equally comfortable partnering with executive leadership and engaging with employees throughout a manufacturing environment. They possess strong business acumen, excellent judgment, and the ability to balance employee advocacy with organizational objectives.

This individual is approachable, proactive, and capable of building strong relationships while fostering a positive workplace culture. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace continuous improvement, and are passionate about developing people, improving processes, and helping an organization achieve long-term success.

Why Join This Organization?

• Direct Hire opportunity with a stable and growing company.

• Competitive starting salary of $100,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience.

• Opportunity to lead the Human Resources function for a respected food manufacturing organization.

• Collaborative leadership team that values employee development and continuous improvement.

• Long-term career growth with an organization committed to investing in its people.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on company culture, employee engagement, and organizational success.

If you're an experienced Human Resources professional looking for an opportunity to lead, influence, and grow within a successful organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.