Human Resources Business Partner

Kelly; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Kelly in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a bilingual People Operations Partner to lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing roles and provide HR support across two local sites. You will recruit, onboard, and coach managers while ensuring compliant HR practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required are a Bachelor's in HR, 2-4 years' HR experience, and fluency in English and Spanish. You will collaborate with staffing agencies, improve processes, and maintain accurate HR records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• 2-4 years of HR experience with hands-on recruiting and employee relations.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, leave administration, and CA employment laws.
• Experience conducting investigations and handling confidential information.
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing positions, from sourcing and interviewing through offers and onboarding.
• Build relationships with staffing agencies and develop talent pipelines to meet workforce needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to fill positions efficiently and provide a positive candidate experience.
• Track recruiting metrics and identify ways to improve hiring results.
• Conduct workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend next steps.
• Coach managers on performance management and employee concerns.
• Support employees and leaders through sensitive workplace situations with professionalism.
• Assist with leave management, accommodations, and interactive process under employment laws.
• Coordinate onboarding and employee transitions, maintain HR records, and support engagement initiatives.
• Help improve HR processes and ensure California compliance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Recruiting

Employee relations

HRIS

Communication

HR metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

HRIS platforms

Job description

Now Hiring: Bilingual People Operations Partner

Schedule:

9am-6pm Mon-Fri | Must be available to Support Across Multiple Shifts

Salary:

$113,740k a year

Location:

Santa Ana, CA

Are you ready to make an impact in Human Resources?

We're looking for a Bilingual English/Spanish People Operations Partner who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and helping build a positive workplace culture. If you're passionate about recruiting top talent, supporting employees, coaching leaders, and making a difference in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly manufacturing positions, from sourcing and interviewing through offers and onboarding.
• Build relationships with staffing agencies and develop talent pipelines to meet workforce needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to fill positions efficiently and provide a positive candidate experience.
• Track recruiting metrics and identify ways to improve hiring results.

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Conduct workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Coach managers on performance management, employee concerns, corrective action, and workplace communication.
• Support employees and leaders through sensitive workplace situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Assist with leave management, reasonable accommodations, and the interactive process under applicable employment laws.

People Operations & Employee Experience

• Coordinate onboarding, employee transitions, and other employee lifecycle activities.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, and training initiatives.
• Help improve HR processes, policies, and employee experiences while supporting compliance with California employment laws.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 2-4 years of Human Resources experience, with hands-on recruiting and employee relations experience.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA accommodations, leave administration, and applicable California employment laws.
• Experience conducting investigations, maintaining detailed documentation, and handling confidential information.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support a three-shift manufacturing operation across two local sites.
• Travel: must be able to travel to 2nd site in Santa Ana
• Comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and taking ownership with minimal training.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification a plus
• Experience with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, and recruiting metrics.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more