Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner Compensation: $90K + Bonus Location: Fullerton, CA (onsite)
The Opportunity Our client is a growing, private equity-backed manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. With operations across multiple locations and a workforce comprised of both corporate and manufacturing employees, the company is entering an exciting phase of growth and organizational development.
The organization offers a collaborative, hands-on culture where employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions. This is a unique opportunity to join a stable, growth-oriented business and play a key role in building the people practices and infrastructure needed to support its continued success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary Human Resources leader and trusted advisor to executive leadership on all people-related matters.
- Develop and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives and support organizational growth.
- Build and enhance scalable HR programs, policies, processes, and infrastructure to support a growing organization.
- Ensure compliance with federal, California, Illinois, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Lead employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, corrective action, and employee coaching.
- Oversee leave administration, accommodations, and compliance with applicable employment regulations.
- Partner with managers to drive employee engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across the organization and partner with hiring managers to attract and retain top talent.
- Manage onboarding and new hire integration programs to support employee success.
- Administer employee benefits programs and serve as the primary liaison with brokers and external vendors.
- Partner with Finance on payroll-related processes, audits, and employee data management.
- Support compensation planning, salary administration, and incentive programs.
- Strengthen and manage performance management programs, including goal-setting and Management by Objectives (MBO) initiatives.
- Coach and develop managers on employee performance, leadership effectiveness, and talent development.
- Identify and implement training and professional development programs that support organizational goals.
- Maximize utilization of ADP and other HR technologies to improve efficiency, reporting, and data integrity.
- Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance the employee experience and HR operational effectiveness.
- Develop HR metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making.
- Support organizational growth initiatives, including workforce planning, change management, and potential acquisition integrations.
- Maintain accurate employee records, policies, procedures, and HR documentation.·
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including broad HR generalist and leadership responsibilities.
- Strong expertise in California employment law, employee relations, compliance, leave administration, and HR operations.
- Demonstrated experience managing benefits administration and employee programs.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or similar workforce environments.
- Proven ability to operate independently and effectively manage a broad HR function.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.