Director Human Resources

Sonepar; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance (short & long‑ten

Life insurance for family

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

OneSource Distributors in California is seeking a Director of Human Resources to partner with the President and leadership team to drive people strategies that boost performance and ensure compliant, engaging employee experiences.

You will lead talent reviews, succession planning, and HR operations across multiple locations, shaping capability and culture while managing compensation, labor cost, and analytics to deliver measurable business results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with leadership roles.
• Experience supporting a multi-location or matrixed organization.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior leaders.
• California compliance expertise and HR certifications preferred.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership: align HR strategy with business goals, growth, and operational priorities; serve as a trusted advisor to leadership.
• Drive disciplined performance management with clear expectations, coaching, and no-surprises outcomes.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and development of high-potential employees to build a strong pipeline.
• Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, training, and practical guidance for people leaders.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Partner with leadership and finance on compensation strategy, headcount planning, and labor cost management.
• Drive process improvement, ensure data integrity, and leverage workforce analytics to inform decisions while linking insights to business outcomes such as productivity, retention, and operational performance.
• Lead and develop the HR team to deliver high-impact, business-focused Support

Skills

Strategic HR

Talent management

Employee relations

California compliance

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

HR Certification (SHRM-SCP/SPHR)

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Excel

Job description

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There’s a Place for You at OneSource Distributors

A career at OneSource is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. OneSource offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Arizona, Hawaii, and all of California. We are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At OneSource, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can provide exciting opportunities to grow your career.

The Director of Human Resources is the senior HR leader for OneSource, partnering with the President and leadership team to drive business performance through effective people strategies. This role leads talent, performance, and organizational effectiveness initiatives to build a high-performing, accountable culture while ensuring compliance and a strong employee experience .

What you will do:

• Strategic Partnership: Align HR strategy with business goals, growth, and operational priorities; serve as a trusted advisor to leadership.
• Performance & Accountability: Drive disciplined performance management with clear expectations, coaching, and no-surprises outcomes.
• Talent & Succession: Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and development of high-potential employees to build a strong pipeline.
• Manager Enablement: Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, training, and practical guidance for people leaders.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Compensation & Workforce Planning: Partner with leadership and finance on compensation strategy, headcount planning, and labor cost management.
• HR Operations & Analytics: Drive process improvement, ensure data integrity, and leverage workforce analytics to inform decisions while linking insights to business outcomes such as productivity, retention, and operational performance.
• HR Team Leadership: Lead and develop the HR team to deliver high-impact, business-focused Support

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience supporting a multi-location or matrixed organization.
• Strong business acumen with proven ability to influence senior leaders.
• Strong command of employment law and HR best practices, with specialized expertise in California compliance.
• HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.
• Strong leadership bench and succession readiness
• Clear, consistent performance management and accountability
• High employee engagement and improved retention
• Effective resolution of employee relations issues
• Successful execution of key business and HR initiatives.

Location:

This role is based in Fullerton, CA, or Oceanside, CA, onsite with a hybrid option in the future

Work hours:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Salary Range:

• This is an exempt position that pays $160,000-$180,000 annually. This salary range reflects figures for the primary location in California. The actual range of the role may vary by location.
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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

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OneSource Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

OneSource is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 760-966-4500or email [e-mail]

OneSource Distributors is a M/F/Disabled and Vet EEO/AA employer