Director Human Resources

Sonepar USA Inc; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Development programs

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance for family

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

EAP

Job summary

OneSource Distributors, part of the Sonepar group, seeks a Director of Human Resources to partner with the President and leadership to drive people strategies and a high-performance culture.

Based in Fullerton or Oceanside, CA, onsite with a future hybrid option; the role leads talent, performance, and organizational effectiveness initiatives, including succession planning, compliance, and workforce analytics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience supporting a multi-location or matrixed organization.
• Strong business acumen with ability to influence senior leaders.
• Strong command of employment law and HR best practices, especially California compliance.
• HR certification preferred (SHRM-SCP or SPHR).
• Strong leadership bench and succession readiness.
• Clear performance management and accountability.
• High employee engagement and retention.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Align HR strategy with business goals and growth.
• Performance & Accountability: Drive disciplined performance management.
• Talent & Succession: Lead talent reviews and succession planning.
• Manager Enablement: Coach and train people leaders.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Guide relations and ensure compliance.
• Compensation & Workforce Planning: Partner on compensation strategy and headcount planning.
• HR Operations & Analytics: Drive process improvements and link insights to outcomes.
• HR Team Leadership: Lead and develop the HR team.

Skills

Leadership

Business partnership

California compliance

Senior leadership influence

Performance management

Succession planning

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

HR Certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred

Job description

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.#LI-CR1

What We Offer You

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

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• 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

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneSourceDistributors

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/309791/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onesourcedist/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onesourcedist/

Learn more about OneSource at https://www.1sourcedist.com/about

OneSource Distributors is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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 [e-mail]

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