Senior HR Generalist

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Oakdale, CA, USA
Hybrid
82K-120K Annually
Senior level
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Serve as an HR partner for an onsite manufacturing facility, supporting employee and labor relations, investigations, performance management, talent development, recruiting, retention, succession planning, engagement, workforce analytics, and compliance. Partner with plant leadership and HR centers of excellence to resolve issues, interpret policies, administer labor agreements, coach leaders, and support workforce initiatives in a fast-paced production environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, you will serve as a key HR partner onsite for the Oakdale manufacturing facility. You will support employee and labor relations, talent management, compliance, and workforce initiatives while partnering closely with plant leadership to drive business results and foster a positive employee experience in a fast-paced production environment.


A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Partner with plant leaders on employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development.
  • Lead workplace investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
  • Support labor relations activities, including contract administration, issue resolution, and leadership coaching.
  • Drive recruiting, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and employee engagement efforts.
  • Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional partners, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, and Legal.
  • Analyze workforce data and provide insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, company policies, and HR programs.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably within a manufacturing or plant environment.
  • Experience supporting employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, and performance management.
  • Working knowledge of employment laws, labor practices, and HR compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to build credibility, influence leaders, and develop strong cross-functional partnerships.
  • Experience with HRIS platforms, including Workday or similar systems, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role requires regular presence in our manufacturing facility. When visiting plant operations, the physical requirements below may apply:

  • Walk throughout the facility, climb stairs or ladders, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks requiring hand-eye coordination.
  • Lift or carry materials that vary in weight and size.
  • Work in a manufacturing environment with large moving equipment, varying temperatures, and elevated noise levels.

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Compensation 

Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
  • 5+ years of Human Resources experience
  • Experience supporting employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, and performance management
  • Working knowledge of employment laws, labor practices, and HR compliance requirements
  • Ability to build credibility, influence leaders, and develop strong cross-functional partnerships
  • Experience with HRIS platforms, including Workday or similar systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
  • Bilingual English and Spanish skills

Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Conagra Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Conagra Brands.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a company match and an additional company contribution, plus pension eligibility for certain groups. Company materials and filings emphasize this as a core strength across many roles.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive pay and bonus opportunities are presented as a meaningful part of total rewards. Summaries characterize annual incentives as consistent and an important contributor to overall compensation.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources are highlighted alongside perks like discounts and legal benefits. Day‑one eligibility for many corporate and non‑union roles is called out, supporting easy access to these programs.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.

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