At 80 Acres Farms, we're on a mission to change the way the world eats—and we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

We grow pesticide-free salads, herbs, microgreens, and salad kits in smart vertical farms that produce more food with far fewer resources—using up to 95% less water and renewable electricity, with no reliance on weather or seasons. Our produce is available in more than 17,000 retail locations nationwide, including Kroger, Whole Foods, HEB, and The Fresh Market, and reaches foodservice partners across the country year-round.

What makes this possible is a combination of people, technology, and purpose. Our proprietary growing platform, developed by our technology subsidiary, Infinite Acres, provides our teams with real-time data and control over every aspect of the growing environment—making our farms among the most advanced in the world. We operate commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, and Colorado, packhouses in Indiana, Virginia, and Washington, and research and development facilities in Arkansas, Israel, and the Netherlands.

We've grown significantly through the acquisitions of Kalera and Soli Organic, and we're just getting started.

If you're passionate about sustainability, food, and building something that matters, we'd love to have you on the team.

The Regional People Operations Manager in our West region is a key partner to site leadership across 3 controlled environment agriculture and packing facilities (up to ~400 employees) in Texas (San Antonio), Colorado (Denver), Washington (Marysville) helping shape a consistent, high-quality employee experience grounded in operational excellence, accountability, and care for people.

This role sits in San Antonio and blends strategy with hands-on leadership. You’ll support and guide site People Operations teams through escalated employee relations and performance matters, while coaching leaders to make confident, fair, and compliant people decisions. Working closely with Operations and Talent Acquisition, you’ll help align workforce planning, hiring, and onboarding to keep pace with fast-moving production environments.

You’ll also play a critical role in building strong leaders, boosting engagement, and proactively managing compliance and risk across multiple states, making a visible impact on both people and performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with site leadership to ensure people practices support safe, productive, and well-staffed operations across multiple locations
• Coach and support site People Operations team members and leaders on employee relations, performance management, and day-to-day HR execution
• Build leadership capability by coaching managers on accountability, communication, and effective team management
• Support workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, and staffing partners to meet changing production and labor needs
• Drive consistent application of policies, documentation, and People Operations practices across sites while recognizing operational differences
• Serve as the regional escalation partner for complex employee relations issues, investigations, and leadership challenges, ensuring fair,timely, and well-documented resolution.
• Support and participate in site-level audits related to HR processes, documentation, compliance, and people practices; partner with site leadership to address gaps and implement corrective actions
• Monitor turnover, attendance, and engagement trends to identify risks and partner with leaders on practical solutions
• Ensure compliance with federal and multi-state employment requirements while proactively managing risk
• Support rollout and adoption of company-wide People Operations initiatives and organizational changes

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, production, agriculture, food production, or similarly fast-paced operational environments
• 2 +years experience managing HR teams across multiple locations, with the ability to balance competing priorities and drive consistency across sites
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%– 50% to maintain strong relationships and visibility with site teams and leaders
• Strong background in employee relations, investigations, and performance management, with sound judgment in complex or sensitive situations
• Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws, with the ability to apply requirements in practical, operations-focused ways
• Proven ability to coach and influence leaders, hold teams accountable, and build strong working relationships across functions
• Experience partnering with operations leaders in hourly or production-driven environments, with an understanding of how attendance, turnover, and engagement impact productivity
• Experience supporting organizational change, implementing new processes or policies, or driving alignment across multiple sites
• Ability to use data and trends to identify risks and support decision-making
• Experience leading or mentoring HR team members
• HRIS proficiency (ADP experience a plus)
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

BENEFITS WE OFFER YOU

At 80 Acres, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our plants. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your family, and your future.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• At least 2 weeks of paid vacation, plus a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and leave benefits are offered in accordance with state and local laws and may vary depending on where you work.

ABOUT OUR HIRING PRACTICES

Statistics show that underrepresented communities don’t apply for a job unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Don’t worry if you think you can’t check every box on the list; we’ll provide all the on-the-job training you need.

80 Acres Farms is an equal opportunity employer. You’re defined by more than just your job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions, your take on the world, and everything else that makes you unique. We strive to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.

80 Acres Farms participates in E-Verify. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon you providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. All candidates will be given the same consideration.