Golden State Foods

Human Resources Director

Golden State Foods$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience (preferably in manufacturing)
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, safety, and compliance
  • Proven ability in talent management, organizational development, and culture shaping
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills
  • Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Partner with site leadership to align HR strategies with business goals
  • Shape and sustain a positive, inclusive culture
  • Oversee recruiting and onboarding programs
  • Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding workplace issues
  • Develop and manage processes for competitive compensation and benefits
  • Communicate and enforce HR policies consistently
  • Ensure efficient standards for accurate HR systems

Benefits

  • Dynamic community focused on celebrating talents and nurturing ambitions
  • Culture driven by core values of innovation, integrity, and excellence
  • Commitment to continuous employee development
  • Emphasis on philanthropy and sustainability efforts globally
  • Holistic wellness benefits supporting the whole person
Full Job Description
Description

ABOUT THE JOB: The Director of Human Resources leads HR strategy and operations for our Conyers manufacturing site. This role is responsible for shaping culture, building organizational capability, and ensuring a productive, diverse, and engaged workforce. The Director oversees all HR programs including talent management, employee relations, labor relations, compensation, benefits, and compliance, serving as the primary HR leader for the site.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with site leadership to align HR strategies with business goals. Act as a coach and trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and change management. Responsible for leading and developing the local HR team.
  • Culture & Engagement: Shape and sustain a positive, inclusive culture. Drive initiatives that engage employees and reinforce company values.
  • Talent Management: Oversee recruiting and onboarding programs. Develop integrated talent strategies to build strong internal and external pipelines.
  • Employee & Labor Relations: Serve as a resource for employees and managers. Address workplace issues promptly and fairly, ensuring compliance with employment laws and labor regulations. Manage union or labor-related matters, including negotiations and grievance resolution.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Develops and manages processes to monitor market competitiveness and recommend improvements to attract and retain top talent. Evaluates and improves leave process management.
  • Policy & Process: Develop, communicate, and enforce HR policies. Ensure consistent application and documentation across the site.
  • Data & Reporting: Ensures efficient standards are developed and maintained for accurate and effective HR systems.
  • Community & Communication: Support site communications, charitable initiatives, and employee engagement programs.
  • Safety & Compliance: Collaborate with Safety Manager to enforce safety programs and regulatory compliance. Support audits and maintain documentation.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience (manufacturing preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, safety, and compliance
  • Proven ability in talent management, organizational development, and culture shaping
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills
  • Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite

BENEFITS
  • Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonus, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.
  • Heath and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care, Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life and AD&D); Pet Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

About Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods is a food and beverage company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of food products to restaurants and other food service providers. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Golden State Foods offers a range of food products, including beef, poultry, and seafood, as well as bakery and dairy products. The company operates in more than 60 countries around the world and has more than 50 facilities. Golden State Foods is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Golden State Foods
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1947

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