Human Resources Business Partner

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing leaders and managers to provide day-to-day HR support and guidance.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters, performance management, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct and lead workplace investigations, ensuring timely and compliant resolution of employee concerns.
• Provide expertise on California labor laws, wage and hour regulations, leaves of absence, and company policies.
• Support time and attendance administration, employee coaching, and workforce management initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and organizational development programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support talent management initiatives including succession planning, employee development, and performance reviews.
• Partner with leaders to foster a positive, productive, and compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong experience handling employee relations issues, workplace investigations, and performance management.
• Experience supporting managers within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience working with non-exempt employee populations.
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and employment compliance.
• Experience managing time and attendance issues and advising leaders on workforce matters.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Preferred Background

• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Experience supporting operations, production, or plant environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner effectively with front-line supervisors and managers.

This opportunity is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering closely with leaders to drive employee engagement, operational effectiveness, and HR compliance.