The HR Generalist at Bumble Bee Foods serves as the primary payroll administrator while supporting a broad range of human resource functions across the employee lifecycle. This role is responsible for managing accurate and timely payroll processing, supporting HR coordination, executing month-end and year-end reporting, and maintaining HR compliance. In addition, this role will assist in full-cycle recruitment efforts and onboarding, including coordinating new hire announcements and supporting employer branding efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in both independent and collaborative environments. This is a hands-on position that plays a critical role in both day-to-day operations and longer-term HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Administer weekly and bi-weekly hourly and salary payroll for employees across multiple states using Paylocity.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll inputs including timekeeping, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and labor laws.
• Process payroll-related changes, such as garnishments, benefits deductions, and terminations.
• Responsible for accurate and timely payroll journal entries, month-end accruals, reconciliations, and audits.
• Produce accurate and timely year-end tasks such as W-2 processing, tax filings, and payroll reporting.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll questions and issue resolution.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support full-cycle recruitment efforts, including posting roles, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Coordinate onboarding activities such as orientation scheduling, system setup, and benefits enrollment.
• Prepare and distribute internal new hire announcements in alignment with company tone and culture.
• Collaborate with HR and Marketing to support employer branding initiatives and promote Bumble Bee Foods as an employer of choice across digital platforms and company materials.

HR Generalist Support

• Maintain employee records and ensure data integrity in HRIS and related systems.
• Conduct offboarding processes, including final pay, benefits termination, and exit documentation.
• Support benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and open enrollment.
• Track and administer leaves of absence (FMLA, STD, LTD, etc.) and status changes.
• Administer compliance initiatives such as I-9 audits, EEO reporting, and policy updates.
• Respond to employee inquiries on HR policies, procedures, and benefit-related topics.
• Support Benefits, Wellness, Compliance and Retirement Plan Administration activities and other reporting.
• Support company safety and EH&S initiatives

Reporting, Analysis & Projects

• Generate, analyze and interpret  payroll, benefit, retirement and other HR related reports and dashboards for Finance and HR leadership.  Proactively identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement through data analysis. Create new reports and reporting tools as needed to support evolving business needs.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline various HR reports and processes.
• Participate in HR projects such as employee engagement initiatives, compliance training, and policy development.
• Collaborate with the HR team on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Concentration in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred . HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll administration and general HR support, ideally in a CPG or manufacturing environment.
• In-depth understanding of payroll systems, practices, benefits, retirement plans and tax regulations; Paylocity experience strongly favorable.
• Familiarity with employment laws and HR operations, including onboarding, benefits, compliance, and recruitment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, report creation, and process improvement within HR or payroll functions

• Demonstrates proven expertise in safeguarding, managing, and maintaining the integrity of highly confidential and sensitive employee data, ensuring strict compliance with all privacy and security standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with the ability to generate and analyze data reports.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented and self-motivated.

Compensation and Benefits

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes a base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The pay range for this role is $75,000 – $95,000 annually.

*The compensation will be commensurate with the level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• HSA & FSA
• life insurance and disability insurance
• and other voluntary benefits

We also offer time-off benefits including:

• paid time-off
• sick-flex time
• 12 company paid holidays

Position Summary

The Vice President / Head of Human Resources is a strategic leader and operational expert who oversees the full spectrum of Human Resources functions for the organization. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role partners directly with the CEO and senior leaders to design and implement a comprehensive people strategy that supports business growth, fosters a values-driven culture, and ensures HR operational excellence.

This position leads a high-performing HR team and is responsible for driving initiatives in talent acquisition and development, employee engagement, organizational design, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, payroll, HR systems, and workplace culture. The VP/Head of HR ensures the company’s HR practices meet legal and regulatory requirements, align with business priorities, and create a positive, high-performance environment for all employees.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Culture

– Develop, communicate, and execute a comprehensive People Strategy that aligns with organizational goals.
– Partner with the CEO and senior leaders to anticipate workforce needs, optimize organizational structures, and build leadership capacity.
– Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture, ensuring alignment with company values.

Talent Management & Development

– Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning for all levels of the organization.
– Drive leadership and professional development programs, including performance management systems, succession planning, and training initiatives.
– Champion employee engagement strategies, including survey design, action planning, and recognition programs.

Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards

– Direct the design, administration, and communication of competitive and compliant compensation, benefits, and rewards programs.
– Partner with Finance on budgeting and analysis related to merit processes, incentive programs, and pay equity reviews.
– Ensure benefits programs are cost-effective, well-communicated, and aligned with employee needs.

Compliance, Employee Relations & Reporting

– Ensure company compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and international employment laws, including EEO, affirmative action, ADA, and veterans reporting requirements.
– Oversee employee relations strategy, investigations, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution.
– Maintain all required government and internal reporting, including demographic, payroll, and HR compliance reports.

HR Operations & Systems

– Lead the administration, optimization, and integration of HR systems (e.g., HRIS, learning management, performance management).
– Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for all business units, including related tax filings, audits, and reconciliations.
– Ensure accurate data entry, reporting, and records management to support compliance, analytics, and decision-making.

Organizational Support & Special Initiatives

– Provide HR support to domestic and international operations, including Mexico HR activities.
– Partner with leaders on organizational design, restructuring, and staffing strategies.
– Oversee company-wide events, service awards, wellness programs, and employee branding initiatives.
– Serve as a key contributor to cross-functional projects, strategic planning, and corporate governance.

Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
– 12–15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
– Industry experience in consumer packaged goods or related fields strongly preferred.
– Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
– Demonstrated success in both strategic HR leadership and operational execution.
– Strong business acumen, financial literacy, and experience with HR analytics.
– Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and change management skills.

What Success Looks Like

– A measurable People Strategy that drives retention, engagement, and performance.
– A high-performing HR function that delivers accurate, timely, and compliant services across all areas.
– Leaders and employees who are engaged, well-supported, and aligned with organizational values.
– HR operations that are efficient, data-driven, and scalable to meet future business needs.

Compensation and Benefits

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes a base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The pay range for this role is $250,000 – $300,000, annually.

This position is located at the corporate headquarters in San Diego.

*The compensation will be commensurate with the level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• HSA & FSA
• life insurance and disability insurance
• and other voluntary benefits

We also offer time-off benefits including:

• paid time-off
• sick-flex time
• 12 company paid holidays

How to Apply

 If this role sounds exciting to you, please send your Cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Resumes@gambonenterprises.com