JOB DETAILS
Senior HR Generalist
CompanyGehl Food & Beverage
LocationLathrop
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 26, 2026
About The Company
Gehl Foods is a leader in ready-to-serve “aseptic” foods & beverages that lock in dairy freshness without refrigeration.
Under its Gehl’s® brand and many private labels, the company serves over 200,000 retailers, foodservice operators and distributors throughout the US. Gehl Foods also serves as a strategic partner and major contract manufacturer for several global brands.
About the Role
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
Key Skills
Employee relationsPerformance managementComplianceFMLAADAEEOWage & hourLeave administrationTalent acquisitionOnboardingHRISMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationInvestigationsBilingual (Spanish)
Categories
Human ResourcesManufacturingManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) matchGenerous PTOHolidaysTuition reimbursementHSAReferral bonus programEmployee discounts
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Senior HR Generalist will partner with leadership to manage employee relations, performance management, and compliance within a high-volume manufacturing environment. They are responsible for driving talent initiatives, maintaining HRIS data integrity, and supporting a 24/7 operation.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$85,000 - $105,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
327
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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