Senior Human Resources Manager

Southwind Foods, a U.S. owned and operated company supplying our grocery, distributor, and food service customers the finest fresh and frozen responsibly harvested seafood from around the world. is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Manager to join our team. We have entered an exciting era of operational expansion, leadership development, and organizational transformation. As a 60-year leader in the seafood and food manufacturing industry, we are committed to excellence, innovation, and building a workplace where people are valued, empowered, and supported.

Why Work With Us

• Family-owned values and a culture built on integrity and servant leadership
• Stable, growing company with major expansion projects underway
• Direct influence on executive decision-making
• Opportunities to build systems, processes, and programs from the ground up
• Strong commitment to employee safety, wellness, and development
• Meaningful, mission-driven work feeding millions of families nationwide

Job Description

The Senior Human Resources Manager role in supporting and executing the company's human capital strategy. This position ensures HR operations effectively reinforce business objectives while cultivating a safe, compliant, and high-performance workplace across our manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations. The successful candidate will partner closely with the CPO, executives, and department leaders while overseeing a broad range of HR responsibilities.

ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Planning

• Partner with executive leadership to implement HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, company culture, DEI, succession planning, and change management.
• Serve as a knowledgeable advisor in organizational design and workforce planning.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as the senior point of contact for employee concerns, investigations, performance coaching, and corrective action.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations (CA Labor Code, Cal/OSHA, SB 553, etc.).
• Develop, communicate, and maintain HR policies with consistency and transparency.
• Lead internal audits and maintain essential compliance documents, including I-9s, OSHA logs, and workers' compensation records.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for both salaried and hourly roles, including postings, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Lead leadership development, employee training, and career pathing programs.
• Administer the performance management process and employee recognition initiatives.

Compensation, Benefits & HRIS Administration

• Manage payroll, benefits administration, and leave-of-absence processes through ADP or other HRIS platforms.
• Oversee the company's 401(k) plan, annual audits, and compliance filings (e.g., Form 5500).
• Monitor market trends to maintain competitive and equitable compensation practices.

Safety & Workers' Compensation

• Partner with safety leadership to promote a strong culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and CAL-OSHA documentation.
• Support incident prevention efforts and ensure timely maintenance of OSHA 300 logs.

Analytics, Reporting & HR Operations

• Maintain data integrity across HR systems and prepare regular reports on key HR metrics.
• Support HR budgeting processes including headcount planning, benefits cost analysis, and workforce trends.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend scalable enhancements to HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field perferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in food manufacturing, distribution, or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and safety requirements.
• Experience supporting bilingual (English/Spanish) workforces and diverse teams.
• Demonstrated success scaling HR operations in fast-paced, multi-site environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ADP, and HRIS platforms.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110, $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending