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Produce Careers Inc.

Human Resources Director

Produce Careers Inc., Los Banos, California, United States, 93635

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This range is provided by Produce Careers Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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We’re seeking a Director of Human Resources who combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership to drive people-centered programs. In this role, you’ll champion our core values—teamwork, respect, and integrity—while supporting business growth in a company rooted in agriculture and committed to innovation.

As our HR Director, you’ll lead a skilled team and drive initiatives that shape employee experience, ensure compliance, and align HR practices with business goals.

Responsibilities

Leading and supporting employee relations and engagement, resolving workplace issues, and fostering a positive and inclusive culture.

Managing all aspects of benefits administration, ensuring compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements; serving as the company’s Privacy Officer and Plan Sponsor.

Developing, updating, and communicating HR policies and training programs; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (especially California-specific).

Overseeing compensation programs and payroll processing, analyzing salary data, and making recommendations to executive leadership while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Directing the full-cycle recruitment and onboarding process, workforce planning, and organizational design strategies in collaboration with senior leadership.

Maintaining and leveraging the HRIS system for personnel actions, reporting, performance reviews, and key HR metrics.

Providing guidance and oversight on labor relations, disciplinary actions, and terminations with a focus on fairness, documentation, and risk mitigation.

Partnering with safety and operations to support workplace safety programs, including Cal/OSHA compliance, safety training, IIPP administration, and workers’ comp management.

Managing the HR department budget, staffing reports, and organizational charts.

Jumping in with flexibility and a positive attitude for special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.

5–8+ years of progressive HR experience in California; background in agriculture or manufacturing preferred.

3–5+ years in a leadership or management capacity.

Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.

Deep understanding of California employment law, wage and hour regulations, and workplace practices.

PHR or SPHR certification a plus.

Proficiency with HRIS platforms, payroll, and benefits administration.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and strategic decision-making skills.

Comprehensive benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and FSA

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off – Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

A collaborative, people-first culture that values your growth and input.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Agriculture

Construction

Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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