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Senior HR Generalist

Gehl Food & Beverage
Lathrop, California, United States Posted Aug 26, 2026
On-siteUSD 85,000 - 105,000 / year

About this role

Senior HR Generalist

Responsibilities

  • supporting workforce planning
  • leading investigations
  • managing leave administration

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of progressive HR experience
  • Employee relations and employment-law expertise
  • HRIS and Microsoft Office proficiency, and Spanish-English bilingual ability

Description

  • Now Hiring: Senior HR Generalist

  • Reports To: HR Manager

  • Salary Range: $85,000 to $105,000

  • Why join our team?

  • Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match

  • Generous PTO & holidays

  • Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career

  • Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community| Wellness

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution

  • Referral bonus program

  • Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more

  • Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

  • Position Overview

  • We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist to serve as a strategic and hands-on partner supporting Aseptic, Maintenance, and Engineering teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role drives employee relations, compliance, performance management, and talent initiatives while fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with leaders to support workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations
  • Lead investigations and resolve complex workplace issues
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage & hour)
  • Manage leaves of absence and HR processes end-to-end
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and talent decisions
  • Analyze HR metrics to drive business improvements
  • Maintain HRIS data integrity and reporting
  • Champion employee engagement and culture initiatives
  • Provide HR support across a 24/7 manufacturing operation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 4+ years of progressive HR experience (employee relations focus)

  • Manufacturing or high-volume environment experience preferred

  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and compliance

  • Experience with investigations, performance management, and leave administration

  • Bilingual (Spanish) required

  • Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office

  • Strong communication, judgment, and confidentiality skills

  • Salary Description

  • $85,000 to $105,000

  • Produces shelf-stable dairy and non-dairy food and beverage products.

  • Year founded

  • 1896

  • Employees

  • 700

  • Industries

  • Activities

  • Organization type

  • Private

  • Latest investment

  • Private Equity (2015) — led by Wind Point Partners, Harvest Partners

  • Subsidiaries

  • Headquarters

  • US

  • HR Generalist roles near Lathrop, California

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