National Raisin Company, one of the leading agricultural organizations in the Central Valley, is currently accepting applications for their Director of Human Resources position. Under the direction of the President and CEO, the Director of Human Resources provides strategic and operational leadership for all human resources functions across the organization of 150-200 associates. This role partners closely with executive leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen organizational culture, and support employee engagement, performance, and development.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with company goals and long-term business objectives
• Establish department goals, policies, systems, and metrics to ensure efficient HR operations
• Advise executive leadership on organizational structure, workforce planning, and talent strategy
• Develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures as well as employee handbook updates
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Partner with legal counsel as needed to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance
• Oversee recruitment efforts including implementation of employee retention strategies
• Manage job postings, candidate selection, interviewing, and onboarding processes
• Support workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.
• Oversee benefits administration, including vendor coordination, invoicing, and communication
• Evaluate and recommend compensation and benefits strategies
• Ensure accurate HRIS data management and reporting
• Partner with leadership to assess training needs and implement development programs
• Collaborate with the Safety Department to promote a safe, compliant and healthy work environment.
• Partner with Leadership across departments to improve communication, productivity and engagement
• Support Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and respond to ethical and labor compliance requests from customers

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or closely related field required
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility; OR
• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management with 2+ years of HR leadership experience
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State employment law and personnel administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution abilities
• Strategic thinking with ability to execute operationally and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• High level of discretion and confidentiality with proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Position offers a competitive annual salary between $115,000 - $130,000 DOE with generous company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, and Sick Time.

Apply online through Sierra HR Partners. Make telephone inquiries by calling 559.431.8090 An Equal Opportunity Employer