Sr. Human Resources Manager

Location: San Bernardino, CA | Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources & People

About the Role

Archer Meat Snacks, one of the fastest-growing meat snack brands in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to provide strategic and operational HR leadership across our Southern California manufacturing operations. This highly visible role will oversee Human Resources for two production facilities, lead two HR Managers, and partner closely with Operations, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Safety, and Executive Leadership. You’ll strengthen employee engagement, drive organizational effectiveness, coach leaders, improve HR operations, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Site Human Resources Leadership
  • Provide strategic and operational HR leadership across Archer's two Southern California production facilities.
  • Lead, coach, and develop two Human Resources Managers while fostering consistency, accountability, and professional growth across the HR team.
  • Partner with Plant Leadership to align people strategies with operational objectives and support continued organizational growth.
  • Drive consistency across HR programs, policies, procedures, and employee experience throughout both facilities.
• Employee Relations & Leadership Partnership
  • Serve as the primary advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management, investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Lead complex workplace investigations while ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
  • Coach leaders through performance conversations, leadership development, workforce planning, and organizational change.
  • Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization while maintaining a strong presence within both manufacturing facilities.
• HR Operations & Compliance
  • Oversee HR operations including policy administration, compliance, leave of absence management, workplace accommodations, workers' compensation, payroll oversight, and HR systems.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, California state, and local employment laws while minimizing organizational risk.
  • Continuously improve HR processes, documentation, workflows, and operational efficiencies.
  • Support HRIS optimization, reporting accuracy, data integrity, and process automation initiatives.
• Talent & Organizational Development
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, recruiting strategy, onboarding, succession planning, and leadership development.
  • Help build programs that improve employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational capability.
  • Develop and monitor HR dashboards, workforce metrics, and analytics to support business decisions.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across employee programs, policies, and leadership practices.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Partner closely with Operations, Safety, Finance, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Executive Leadership to support business initiatives.
  • Provide strategic HR guidance during organizational changes, workforce planning, and business expansion.
  • Help establish scalable HR processes that support Archer's continued growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing, food production, distribution, or CPG facilities.
• Experience leading and developing Human Resources professionals.
• Strong employee relations experience including investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, and employment decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, wage and hour regulations, and workplace accommodations.
• Experience leading HR operations, HR process improvement, policy development, compliance, and HRIS optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and partner effectively with Operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Strong analytical, communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS platforms preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $120,000 - $145,000 + bonus eligibility.
• Generous PTO.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Why Join Us

• Impact: Lead Human Resources across two growing manufacturing facilities while helping shape Archer's people strategy and employee experience.
• Visibility: Partner directly with Executive Leadership, Plant Leadership, Operations, Finance, and HR while serving as one of the company's key HR leaders.
• Growth: Play a critical role in building scalable HR programs, developing leaders, and supporting one of the fastest-growing meat snack brands in the country.
• Culture: Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving environment where your leadership directly influences business performance and employee success.