HR Business Partner supporting hourly and field service employees across multiple California facilities. Ensuring compliance with labor laws, driving engagement, and fostering people management practices.
Responsibilities
Providing expert guidance on Employee Relations and Industrial Relations, with a strong focus on compliance with California labor laws and wage and hour regulations
Supporting onboarding and exit processes, including new hire orientation and benefits communication tailored to a primarily hourly workforce
Mentoring and coaching department leaders and supervisors on employee engagement, retention strategies, and effective people management practices
Delivering training sessions to managers, particularly on labor law compliance and people processes, to foster proactive leadership and reduce turnover
Collaborating with the Director of People & Culture and stakeholders to implement effective workforce planning and organizational development initiatives
Assisting in the administration of compensation programs and monitoring performance appraisal processes to ensure fairness and consistency
Leading project management efforts to analyze turnover and attendance data, developing actionable retention strategies and improving recruitment practices
Ensuring adherence to all federal, state, and local regulatory standards governing employment practices, with particular attention to California-specific requirements
Partnering closely with the recruitment team to support hiring needs across multiple California facilities, including hybrid work arrangements and occasional travel
Providing occasional support to other functions as needed, including participation in team-building activities and cross-regional collaboration
Requirements
4+ years’ experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role, with demonstrated ability to resolve complex employee relations issues and support frontline and hourly employee populations.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Law, Psychology, or Organizational Development.
Preferred experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems; willingness to learn if not currently proficient.
Strong knowledge of California labor laws, wage and hour compliance, and employment regulations relevant to hourly and non-exempt employees.
Experience partnering with operations and field service leadership to provide proactive HR guidance and workforce planning.
Skilled in coaching managers on people processes, employee relations, and difficult situations to foster positive workplace culture and prevent unionization.
Ability to analyze turnover and attendance data to develop and implement retention strategies.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple levels of leadership.
Well organized with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
Self-confident, energetic, and a creative problem solver with a sense of humor.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Strong customer service orientation and a collaborative team player.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.
This role requires regular travel between Fresno, Hayward, and other California facilities; occasional overnight stays may be necessary.
Benefits
medical, dental, and vision insurance
retirement savings plans with company match contributions
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