Senior Human Resources Manager

Trefethen Family Vineyards•Napa, CA

8h•$118,000 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

Trefethen Family Vineyards is a family-owned estate vineyard and winery in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. For over fifty years, we have been crafting distinguished estate grown wines that express the unique spirit of our land, vines, and people. Our core values include family, respect, sustainability, authenticity, learning and joy! With professional leadership and a dedicated team of employees handling every aspect of the operation, from the soil to the table, our business is truly thriving. Position Overview The Senior Human Resources Manager, working under the direction of our President, is responsible for managing all aspects of the Human Resources department including: creating, maintaining, and implementing company policies and procedures; administering our benefits program, assisting with payroll activities; acquiring and retaining talent; handling employee relations; supporting health and safety programs. This position serves as a trusted resource for the entire organization, fostering open, honest communication across the organization, building relationships grounded in trust, respect, and integrity. This role also serves as a trusted business partner to the President and the Trefethen family, providing regular insight into people operations, offering positive and constructive feedback when appropriate. The Senior HR Manager guides employees and leaders through coaching, mentorship, and connection to appropriate resources, supporting teamwork, performance, and development at all levels.

Requirements

5+ years of Human Resources experience, at least 2 in an HR leadership role, and covering the full spectrum of the HR function
Spanish proficiency, both in written and verbal forms, is required
Excellent knowledge of current state and federal laws pertaining to human resources and agricultural labor
Ability to work with the highest levels of ethics, objectivity, and professionalism, maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive company and employee information
Ability to think strategically while also focusing on tactical and operational issues
Ability to build relationships and credibility across the organization
Ability to deal with conflict in a direct and timely manner
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with appropriate urgency
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Demonstrated experience in promoting equality, inclusion, excellence, pride, and experience partnering with management in building a positive organizational culture
Highly organized and detail oriented with effective time management skills
Ability to work independently and execute job responsibilities with limited guidance and supervision
Ability to identify and escalate issues of importance to leadership
Ability to foster positive and trusting working relationships within all levels of employees
High emotional intelligence, judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and political acumen
Strong customer service orientation
Versatility, flexibility, dependability, and a willingness to work within changing priorities

Nice To Haves

Agricultural workforce experience preferred
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the HR point of contact for employees and managers
Supports a “Manager first” culture that empower and enables managers to address employee questions and concerns, and escalating to HR when appropriate
Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices
Advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, and organizational issues
Ensure HR practices align with company values and business objectives
Manage all HR vendor relationships including HRIS and benefits brokers
Provide information and feedback regularly to leadership in a timely and thoughtful manner
Cultivate employee engagement across the organization and solicit feedback using employee surveys and other tools
Create content for team communications such as flyers and communication boards
Manage company-wide employee appreciation programs and events
Support managers with coaching, feedback, and corrective action processes
Lead employee investigations, documentation, and resolution of workplace issues
Oversee performance review processes and support development planning
Promote a positive, compliant, and respectful workplace culture
Partner with Accounting and/or payroll vendors on payroll processing
Ensure payroll practices comply with wage and hour laws and internal controls
Oversee timely distribution of paychecks to employees
Train employees on payroll systems, time and attendance, and related tools
Manage and administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, terminations, changes, and employee education
Partner with brokers and vendors to manage renewals and employee communications
Support compensation benchmarking and pay structure updates as needed
In collaboration with President and managers, support wage reviews and compensation decisions that ensure fairness and equity
Own Workers’ Compensation administration, claims management, and coordination with carriers
Support employee injury recovery by ensuring they are receiving timely and appropriate care, raising and managing any issues with adjuster
Facilitate communication from injured employees to respective managers
Partner with Facilities, which oversees safety programs and training, to ensure alignment and compliance
Manage employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, state leave programs, and the interactive process for reasonable accommodations
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Maintain employee records, files and HR systems in accordance with legal requirements
Support audits, reporting, and compliance-related inquiries
Support recruiting and onboarding processes as needed
Oversee new hire orientation and HR-related onboarding activities
Partner with managers on workforce planning and retention strategies