Peju Winery is seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Manager to lead the Company's day-to-day HR function. As the primary HR professional, this position serves as a trusted resource and business partner to the Vice President of Finance, managers, and employees, supporting effective HR practices and a positive workplace culture.

As a family-owned winery, Peju values a close-knit, welcoming environment where employees feel connected and appreciated. The HR Manager helps foster this culture through employee engagement, recognition, team activities, and company events.

This role oversees the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, payroll, leaves of absence, workplace safety coordination, and HR compliance. The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working independently while managing hands-on HR responsibilities.

Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Employee Relations

Lead the Company's HR function and advise managers and employees on HR matters, policies, and workplace concerns.

Promote a positive workplace culture through employee communication, engagement, recognition, and initiatives such as Best Places to Work.

Guide managers on employee relations, performance, attendance, workplace conflicts, and disciplinary matters.

Address employee concerns, conduct or oversee workplace investigations, resolve issues appropriately, and maintain accurate documentation.

Support employee development, coaching, feedback, and training.

Recruitment & Employee Administration

Oversee recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding.

Partner with managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies.

Coordinate performance management, employee orientation, and ongoing training.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

Administer employee benefits, coordinate open enrollment, and support the Company's 401(k) plan.

Oversee payroll administration and work with managers to ensure accurate timekeeping and timely payroll submissions.

Support compensation planning, including salary reviews, pay adjustments, incentive programs, and benefit cost reviews, in partnership with the Vice President of Finance.

Employment Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

Ensure HR practices comply with applicable federal, California, and local employment laws, including wage and hour requirements, leave laws, workplace accommodations, and anti-discrimination and harassment requirements.

Maintain the employee handbook, HR policies, required employment notices, and related documentation.

Administer leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, and workers' compensation matters.

Coordinate required employee training, including harassment prevention and other compliance training.

Coordinate workplace safety training, support the Safety Committee, and partner with managers to promote safe work practices and address safety concerns.

HR Operations & Administration

Manage HR operations, employee records, HRIS information, and employment documentation while maintaining confidentiality.

Prepare workforce reports and coordinate employment verifications, audits, and required employment reporting.

Identify and implement improvements to HR processes, systems, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum of five years of progressive HR experience, including independent responsibility for multiple HR functions. Experience as the primary HR professional in a small or mid-sized organization preferred.

Hands-on experience with employee relations, recruitment, payroll, benefits, HRIS, and employment compliance.

Strong working knowledge of California and federal employment laws, including wage and hour requirements, leaves of absence, workplace accommodations, and anti-discrimination and harassment laws.

Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate policies, conduct employee meetings, and facilitate training in both languages.

Strong communication, employee relations, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and handle confidential matters with discretion.

Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paylocity preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Winery, hospitality, agriculture, manufacturing, or similar operational experience preferred.

Work Environment

This position regularly interacts with employees and managers and works in both office and operational settings. Periodic visits to various work areas may be necessary to support employee relations, training, and workplace safety initiatives.

Other Duties

This posting summarizes the primary responsibilities and requirements of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may evolve as business needs require.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peju Winery is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Peju Winery provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. Applicants who need an accommodation may contact the Company for assistance.