HR Business Partner – West Region

Role Overview

• 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
• 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
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Wellness resources
• Life insurance
• Professional development opportunities