Human Resources Business Partner

Reladyne; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RelaDyne, a leading provider of automotive and industrial lubricants, seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support multiple locations and partner with leaders to drive HR strategies and engagement. This hands-on role serves as a trusted advisor on employee relations, performance management, compensation, compliance, and organizational effectiveness, with travel to branches as needed.

A PHR or SHRM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR business partnership or HR leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, performance management, and talent development.
• Experience supporting multi-location organizations preferred.
• Ability to influence leadership and build trusted advisor relationships.
• Proven problem-solving, conflict resolution, and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• SHRM/PHR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional and location leadership to align HR strategies with business goals and operational needs.
• Serve as primary HR resource for associates and managers, guiding policies, benefits, and employment practices.
• Manage employee relations activities including coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Drive associate engagement, retention, and workforce development across locations.
• Identify high-potential talent and develop career paths and succession plans.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

Performance management

Talent development

HR best practices

Communication

Organizational skills

Business acumen

Travel required

Job description

RelaDyne is the nation's leading automotive, industrial, and commercial lubricants provider and a trusted partner for reliability services. We're more than just a distributor; we're a team dedicated to innovation, service excellence, and lasting customer relationships.

RelaDyne is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support multiple locations and partner with business leaders to drive effective HR strategies and associate engagement. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance across employee relations, talent development, performance management, compensation, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional with strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and influence positive outcomes across a multi-location organization.

What You'll Do

• Partner with regional and location leadership to align HR strategies with business goals and operational needs.

• Serve as a primary HR resource for associates and managers, providing guidance on policies, procedures, benefits, employment practices, and applicable laws.

• Manage employee relations matters, including coaching, conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary actions, promotions, and terminations.

• Drive associate engagement, retention, and workforce development initiatives across assigned locations.

• Identify high-potential associates and partner with leadership to develop career paths, succession plans, and talent development strategies.

• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and organizational development initiatives in partnership with HR leadership and other HR teams.

• Partner with Total Rewards to support compensation programs, benefits, incentives, and associate wellness initiatives.

• Oversee HR compliance related to employment practices, wage and hour requirements, FLSA, workers' compensation, and workplace health and safety.

• Support payroll and benefits administration, including annual benefits enrollment and related compliance activities.

• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to identify opportunities and recommend business solutions.

• Support acquisition integration and organizational transitions as needed.

• Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and HR best practices across assigned locations.

• Travel to branch locations as needed to support business and HR initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Human Resources Business Partner or similar HR leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, performance management, talent development, and HR best practices.

• Experience supporting multiple locations, departments, or business units preferred.

• Ability to build strong relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to associates and business leaders at all levels.

• Strong consulting, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to use HR data and metrics to drive decisions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with a broader HR team.

• Ability to travel to assigned branch locations as needed.

• PHR or SHRM certification is a plus.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Protected Veteran

RelaDyne and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

RelaDyne is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities (including pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions) to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position and to participate in the application, interview, and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].