Calbee America · 9 hours ago
Director, People Operations
Fairfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCalbee America is seeking a Director of People Operations to lead and enhance their HR operational functions. This role focuses on ensuring operational excellence and compliance while providing a people-first employee experience across the company’s multi-site workforce.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional HR projects and enterprise initiatives including annual compensation cycles, merit and bonus planning, and pay program implementation
Manage HR technology projects including system upgrades, new module implementations, integrations, and automation enhancements
Oversee design and rollout of employee wellness programs and engagement initiatives that support workforce health, productivity, and retention
Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication strategies to ensure successful execution of HR initiatives
Partner with HR leadership, Finance, IT, and external vendors to align project outcomes with business objectives
Establish project governance, track progress against milestones, and remove barriers to delivery
Design and optimize HR programs and workflows across the employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding
Build scalable HR operations that support growth across corporate and plant environments
Establish HR service delivery models and service standards to ensure consistent employee support across all U.S. sites
Lead change management, training, and communications for new HR programs and system rollouts
Translate business needs into people operations strategies aligned with organizational priorities
Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for all U.S. locations, ensuring accurate and timely processing for exempt and non-exempt employees
Oversee time and attendance systems, configurations, pay rules, schedules, and compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
Ensure alignment between timekeeping, payroll, and HRIS systems to maintain data integrity and reduce manual processing
Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, reconciliations, tax filings, and year-end reporting activities
Manage payroll and timekeeping vendor relationships, contracts, and service-level performance
Drive continuous improvement in payroll and timekeeping processes, controls, audits, and employee self-service tools
Lead strategy, design, and administration of employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and 401(k)
Oversee annual open enrollment planning, communications, and vendor coordination
Serve as executive-level liaison with brokers and benefit providers to ensure competitive offerings and high-quality employee service
Ensure compliance with benefits-related regulations including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA
Evaluate benefit trends and recommend enhancements to support talent attraction and retention
Provide strategic oversight of all leave programs including FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, paid state leaves, and company leave policies
Direct workers’ compensation administration, vendor partnerships, claim oversight, and return-to-work programs
Partner with HR Business Partners and plant leaders to ensure consistent, compliant case management practices
Monitor program metrics, identify risk areas, and implement improvements to reduce exposure and improve employee experience
Serve as executive owner of HRIS and HR technology platforms (Dayforce strongly preferred)
Ensure HR data integrity, security, and process consistency across all locations
Lead system enhancements, integrations, automation, and digital transformation initiatives
Develop workforce analytics, dashboards, and compliance reporting to support leadership decision-making
Ensure accurate and compliant employee records management across multi-state operations
Maintain audit readiness for I-9, EEO-1, ACA, wage & hour, and other regulatory requirements
Lead HR audits, internal compliance reviews, and policy governance
Own HR operations budgets including payroll processing, benefits administration, HR technology, and vendor services
Lead broker, payroll, and HR technology, RFPs and contract negotiations
Establish service-level agreements and monitor vendor performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive HR / People Operations experience, including leadership of payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and HR systems
Demonstrated experience leading multi-site, multi-state HR operations (manufacturing environment preferred)
Strong HRIS and HR technology expertise (Dayforce strongly preferred)
Deep knowledge of wage & hour laws, payroll taxation, employment compliance, and benefits regulations
Proven success designing scalable HR programs and leading process transformation
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
401(k)
Company
Calbee America
Welcome to Calbee America! Our mission is simple yet profound: crafting delightful, natural snacks using premium ingredients that not only taste exceptional but also brighten your day with every bite.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryo Tsutsumi
CEO
Tim Bateman
Chief Commercial Officer
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