Full-Time

Plant Human Resources Leader

Home Chef

Home Chef

1,001-5,000 employees

Subscription-based meal kit delivery service

Compensation Overview

$130k - $150k/yr

+ 401k Match

San Bernardino, CA, USA

In Person

On-site in San Bernardino, CA; travel up to 10%.

Bachelor's

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing HR environment.
  • 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring HR staff
  • Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related degree
  • Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures, common employment laws
  • Effective coaching, influencing, presentation and facilitation skills
  • Ability to adapt to continually changing business and work environment and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong leadership and change management or organizational development skills
  • Excellent people management and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build rapport and trusting relationships with all levels of organization
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and team management skills
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and/or Google Suite
  • Enjoys working in an agile, fast-paced, team environment
Responsibilities
  • Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to develop and implement HR programs that enhance the work experience for plant employees
  • Contribute to the long-term strategic plan and direction of the plant, functioning as part of the site’s senior leadership team
  • Establish an inclusive work environment, aligned with the Home Chef culture, that enhances employee experience and increases retention
  • Provide coaching and feedback to employees, enabling and empowering them to reach their full potential
  • Leverage HR reporting and metrics; analyze data, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to address business challenges
  • Ensure operational excellence to scale the team’s impact; continuously improving the way work is done to allow for greater focus on longer term strategies
  • Display business maturity and strong emotional intelligence to coach, develop, influence and counsel mid-level managers and employees.
  • Partner with leadership team to optimize organization design, succession planning, and talent retention and development
  • Protects interest of employees and the company in accordance with company policies, governmental laws and regulations
  • Manage and lead the Plant HR team
  • This position requires 10% travel.

Home Chef delivers meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step recipes to subscribers’ homes, saving time for busy households. Subscribers sign up for a plan, choose how many meals per week, and receive a box with ingredients and instructions; one-time purchases and gift cards offer flexible options, and grocery retailer partnerships broaden reach. The service differentiates itself through time-saving convenience, a broad, diverse menu that covers different dietary needs, and flexible purchasing plus retail partnerships. The goal is to help modern households enjoy home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients without the planning and shopping burden.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$57M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Home Chef launched Giada De Laurentiis and Wishbone Kitchen menus in 2026.
  • The refreshed Home Chef site advertises 35+ meals weekly and 18 Extras.
  • Kroger's 2026 results show profit growth, supporting continued funding for Home Chef operations.

What critics are saying

  • HelloFresh Group controls about 78% of U.S. meal-kit share, crushing Home Chef's pricing power.
  • Home Chef relies on constant discounts; full-price churn spikes after intro offers end.
  • Kroger can deprioritize Home Chef during margin pressure, risking investment cuts or a future sale.

What makes Home Chef unique

  • Kroger-owned Home Chef sells online and through 2,500+ Kroger stores nationwide.
  • Its menu breadth spans traditional kits, Family meals, extras, and customization.
  • Celebrity collaborations with Giada De Laurentiis and Gordon Ramsay keep brand relevance high.

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Benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401(k) match

Casual wear

Weekly credit toward lunch provided

Produce and snacks

Employee discount

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Fun workspace

FSA

Flexible hours

Flexible PTO

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

22%
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