Human Resources Business Partner

Aston Carter; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health and medical benefits

Job summary

Aston Carter in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor for international operations, guiding workforce initiatives, engagement, and compliance across India, Japan, and Canada.

The role focuses on aligning HR strategies with business goals, handling employee relations, performance management, and policy development, with an emphasis on navigating global labor laws and diverse cultures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business admin, organizational development, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting international employees and operations.
• Experience developing HR policies across multiple countries (India, Japan, Canada).
• Strong knowledge of international employment laws and HR compliance.
• Extensive employee relations experience with sensitive and complex situations.
• Experience supporting organizations with 300+ employees in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR Business Partner supporting international operations across India, Japan, and Canada.
• Partner with leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives and workforce plans.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and programs meeting local and corporate standards.
• Ensure compliance with international employment laws and labor regulations.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and business leaders to support globally aligned initiatives.
• Analyze compensation, benefits, and workforce data to provide actionable recommendations.
• Drive talent management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to identify trends, mitigate risks, and support decisions.
• Build strong relationships across cultures, functions, and time zones.

Skills

International HR experience

Employee relations

HR policy development

HR compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Global workforce experience

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner (International)

Global HR Strategy | International Employee Relations | High-Visibility Business Partner

Play a key role in supporting a growing international workforce across multiple regions. We're seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to leaders across global operations, helping drive workforce initiatives, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and HR compliance.

San Diego, CA (Torrey Pines) - Full-Time Onsite

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner supporting international operations across India, Japan, and Canada
• Partner with leaders to align HR strategies with business objectives and workforce plans
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development
• Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution activities
• Develop and maintain HR policies and programs that meet both local employment requirements and corporate standards
• Ensure compliance with international employment laws and labor regulations
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and business leaders to support globally aligned initiatives
• Analyze compensation, benefits, and workforce data to provide actionable recommendations
• Drive talent management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives
• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to identify trends, mitigate risks, and support business decisions
• Build strong relationships across multiple cultures, functions, and time zones

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience
• Significant experience supporting international employees and operations
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies across multiple countries, particularly India, Japan, and Canada
• Strong knowledge of international employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Extensive employee relations experience with the ability to independently manage sensitive and complex situations
• Experience supporting organizations with 300+ employees in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating workforce, compensation, and benefits data
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work onsite in San Diego

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar HR certification
• Experience within aerospace, defense, technology, manufacturing, or other regulated industries
• Knowledge of Canadian employment law and broader international labor practices
• Experience supporting global mobility programs and international workforce initiatives
• Familiarity with HRIS systems, analytics, and reporting tools
• Experience leading workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development efforts across global teams

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401k, health and medical benefits, etc

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.