HR Business Partner: Labor Relations & CBA (Manufacturing)

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 93,873 - 122,057; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is seeking an HR professional to administer labor relations policies, support union negotiations, and ensure compliance with work rules across the California operation.

You will partner with HR leadership to deploy solutions in labor relations, attendance policy management, investigations, and onboarding. The role emphasizes coaching plant leadership and maintaining confidentiality while upholding company values and CA labor standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including 3 years in an exempt-level role.
• Minimum 2 years applying or administering a CBA.
• Knowledge of California labor law and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with manufacturing/CPG industry a plus.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Investigate and administer workers’ compensation claims; manage records.
• Collaborate with EH&S and HR on case management.
• Plan onboarding/offboarding; support talent attraction and retention.
• Support performance management and employee engagement for the group.
• Partner with legal on labor relations matters and special projects.

Skills

HR experience

CBA experience

Labor law knowledge

Spanish language

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is seeking an HR professional to administer labor relations policies, support union negotiations, and ensure compliance with work rules across the California operation.

You will partner with HR leadership to deploy solutions in labor relations, attendance policy management, investigations, and onboarding. The role emphasizes coaching plant leadership and maintaining confidentiality while upholding company values and CA labor standards.