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Human Resources Manager

A well-established wine organization in Napa Valley is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions, including policies and procedures, benefits and payroll administration, talent acquisition and retention, employee relations, and health and safety. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws while supporting a diverse workforce that includes a high percentage of Spanish-speaking, seasonal employees. This is a trusted, relationship-driven role — the ideal candidate is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and comfortable communicating policies, resolving employee concerns, and delivering training in both languages. The position manages a small team of 2–3, including payroll and safety.

        Serve as the HR point of contact for employees and managers; develop, translate, and enforce company policies and the employee handbook

        Advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, and organizational issues

        Support managers with coaching, feedback, and corrective action; lead investigations, documentation, and resolution of workplace issues

        Oversee performance review processes and development planning

        Manage HR vendor relationships, including HRIS and benefits brokers

        Own payroll accuracy, compliance, and timeliness, including review of timekeeping, piece-rate tracking, and wage calculations

        Communicate pay structures and benefits clearly in both English and Spanish

        Administer benefits programs (enrollments, terminations, changes) and partner with brokers/vendors on renewals and communications

        Support compensation benchmarking and pay structure updates

        Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA standards and California wage and hour regulations (meal/rest breaks, overtime)

        Own Workers' Compensation administration and claims management

        Oversee safety programs and training

        Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA, state leave programs, and accommodations

        Maintain compliant employee documentation (I-9, personnel records) and applicable federal program compliance

        Develop and implement recruitment strategies for seasonal and year-round employees

        Conduct interviews, onboarding, and orientation in both English and Spanish

        Partner with management to maintain appropriate workforce levels

        5+ years of Human Resources experience, including at least 2 years in an HR leadership role

        Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) required

        Wine industry experience preferred

        Strong knowledge of state and federal HR/labor laws

        Proficiency with HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, UKG, or Paycom) and Microsoft Office

        High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

        Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to work independently with limited supervision

        Base salary in the $110,000–$120,000+ range, depending on experience

        Comprehensive benefits package

        Professional development opportunities