Human Resources Generalist

High Bar Brands

Full-time

On-site

Fresno, California, United States

$70,000 - $80,000 USD yearly

HR Professional

High Bar Brands is a Minnesota-based company, recently expanding into California and the Fresno area for the first time. As we build our presence in this new location, we are seeking a skilled and experienced On-Site Human Resources Generalist to help establish and maintain compliant, people-focused HR practices. This role will be instrumental in building our HR foundation in California, ensuring legal compliance, supporting workforce development, and promoting a culture of safety, inclusion, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish, highly knowledgeable in California labor law, and confident leading core HR functions such as recruitment, employee relations, training, compliance, performance management, onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, and assisting with safety coordination. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and is excited to help shape the HR function of a company with strong momentum and long-term potential.

Position Overview

Role: On-Site Human Resources Generalist
Location: Fresno, CA and Canfield, OH
Language Requirement: Fluent in Spanish
Working Hours: Early morning hours starting at 7am

Principle Accountabilities

Safety: Active engagement in site safety programs
Recruitment: Oversee recruitment from requisition to onboarding
Employee Relations: Handle employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and resolve workplace concerns
Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
Leave of Absence: Administer FMLA and other relevant regulations

Required Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, team, time management, and follow-through skills
Strong knowledge of California Labor Laws
HR recruiting experience, including management-level positions
HR generalist experience with emphasis on training, management coaching, employee relations, conflict resolution, and organizational development
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage confidential information
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Bilingual in Spanish
3-5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a generalist role
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
Experience with HRIS applications, preferably ADP Workforce Now
Prior experience in a manufacturing role preferred

Working Conditions

Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
Ability to navigate each department at the organization's facilities
Office setting with occasional travel for recruitment events, training sessions, or offsite meetings
Onsite work with occasional remote flexibility
Early morning hours required, with onsite presence by 7:00 AM; you may choose to begin your day as early as 5:00 AM which aligns with the start of 1^st shift .
Required to spend time on the shop floor