Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager role based in Stockton, California (onsite) to lead routine HR department functions, including recruiting, compensation and benefits, onboarding, and employment compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full life cycle for both exempt and hourly positions.
• Maintain an Open Positions Report for the region and partner with Distribution Directors on talent acquisition initiatives.
• Partner with the VP of HR to implement processes supporting company-wide recruiting initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate initial forklift assessment.
• Support the conversion of temporary agency employees into company hires.
• Prescreen candidates for regional roles.
• Schedule in-person interviews with managers.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment (new hire, family status change, and related updates).
• Respond to benefit questions and inquiries within 24 hours, with follow-up to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain Onboarding tasks in UKG for the region.
• Prepare New Hire Orientation Packets.
• Implement Week One Training and present New Employee Orientation on Day 1.
• Facilitate and/or execute follow-ups with new hires at 24 hours, two weeks, 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days.
• Ensure completion of e-Verify and all required state and federal onboarding requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership to execute HR and talent strategy tied to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provide guidance to HR Generalists, management, and staff on complex, specialized, and sensitive issues; may administer routine tasks including reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and supporting terminations.
• Partner with the Recruiting Manager to manage talent acquisition, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring for qualified applicants, especially for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborate with distribution center leaders on required skills and competencies.
• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits with the VP of Human Resources; research and propose competitive base and incentive pay programs to attract and retain top talent.
• Create learning and development programs and initiatives to support internal employee development.
• Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Manage the Performance Process for exempt and hourly employees, including 45 and 90 day reviews, annual reviews, and merit reviews.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review policies and practices to support compliance.
• Stay current on HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new employment technologies.
• Administer pay, benefits, leave, and enforce company policies and practices.
• Lead and direct routine HR department functions, including hiring and interviewing.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Previous HR Generalist experience or education in the HR field.
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance issues.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously.

Technologies

• UKG
• e-Verify

Flexibility and Reliability Expectations

• Work hours needed to support business goals, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Remain open-minded and handle a wide variety of job tasks; transition effectively between tasks.
• Be consistently punctual and prepared for work.
• Complete work timely, accurately, and consistently.
• Plan and schedule time off in advance with your supervisor or manager.
• Avoid unscheduled days off to prevent attendance points.

Values and Business Practices

• Customer First with a positive attitude and fulfillment of commitments.
• Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
• Operate with high business ethics.
• Act as a good corporate citizen.
• Value professional relationships.
• Strive for a Continuous Improvement Culture.
• Commit to employee safety and the safety of equipment and facilities.

Additional Expectations

• Maintain a “Whatever it Takes” attitude and live by company values; inspire others.
• Approach new tasks with interest to learn and adapt as requirements change.
• Seek additional work when tasks are completed; go above and beyond required tasks.
• Participate in pre-shift and department meetings.
• Maintain high standards under pressing deadlines; produce accurate, thorough, professional work.
• Follow the “Only Handle It Once (OHIO)” approach by completing work correctly the first time.
• Follow all written and verbal instructions from management and project leaders.
• Share information professionally and factually; report issues to your manager or supervisor.
• Maintain appropriate appearance and dress in line with the established dress code.

Note: Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may not be all-inclusive and may change due to business needs.