Senior HR Business Partner (contract with option to convert)
Hybrid | California
Step into a high-impact, hands-on HR leadership role with a fast-moving, highly regulated organization. This position is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in employee relations, operational execution, and partnering directly with leaders to drive results.
Roughly 60% of this role will focus on strategic HR Business Partner support—helping leaders navigate employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness—while also ensuring strong HR operations, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Key responsibilities include:
Support a workforce of 200+ employees, with the majority being hourly production employees in a non-union environment
Serve as a trusted advisor on California employment law and key federal requirements (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA)
Lead employee relations investigations, recommending appropriate actions and ensuring consistent documentation
Partner with leaders on role design, job descriptions, and proper classification/compliance
Support talent processes, including performance management, development planning, and retention
Collaborate closely with site leadership and EHS in an industrial/processing environment where safety and compliance matter
Maintain HR data integrity and documentation aligned to global and local policies
Leverage SuccessFactors for employee data, reporting, recruiting, and performance workflows
Partner with payroll using ADP, including time & attendance knowledge
Monitor engagement trends and drive retention-focused action plans
Manage and develop one onsite HR Generalist
Align locally with global HR leadership to support broader people strategy
Contract through June, with opportunity to convert to direct hire
After the first month: hybrid schedule (2 remote days/week)
Comprehensive benefits available, including 401(k) with up to 4% match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and multiple supplemental plans.
10+ years progressive HR experience
5+ years leading or guiding HR staff
Strong expertise in CA employment law + federal compliance
Deep experience in employee relations and investigations
Background supporting hourly, production-based workforces
HR operations strength in complex, regulated environments
HRIS experience
Excellent judgment, communication, and problem-solving
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
Compensation: $60 to $70 an hour