Human Resources Business Partner

AVALON; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AVALON in Southern California seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support manufacturing operations. You will implement HR policies and partner with Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Planning, Sales/Marketing and Operations to align people strategy with business needs.

Responsibilities include succession planning, talent management, labor relations, compensation, benefits, training and development, plus workforce planning with IT and Production. Travel about 10%.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of benefits, compensation plans, and compliance (FLSA, EEO, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication; proactive, clear communicator.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Experience partnering with operations and management to meet business goals.
• 5+ years related experience; 1-2 years in a leadership role; 1+ year manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop intermediate/short-range departmental goals with Management.
• Coordinate, implement, monitor and update HR plans and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics.
• Plan staffing and resource allocation with HR and direct reports.
• Align Directorate goals with Quality management (BQMS).
• Support IT and Production with long-range resource plans.
• May perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Labor relations

Performance evaluation

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

PHR/SPHR preferred

Tools

HRIS

Benefits administration systems

Job description

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner will be a key member of our manufacturing team in Southern California. This candidate will implement Human Resource policies and partner with Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Planning, Sales/Marketing and Operations to ensure a complete understanding of business needs and objectives. They will serve as a liaison for succession planning, talent management, labor relations, employment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, strategic division initiatives and training and development.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop intermediate/short range departmental goals and objectives in partnership with Management.
• Coordinate, implement, monitor and update plans, programs, targets and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics.
• Work with other managers to coordinate division operations and activities; plan and establish work schedules, assignments and resources to meet departmental goals.
• Partner with HR and direct reports to resolve problems, complaints or grievances, and to plan and forecast staffing.
• Partner with Quality to align Directorate goals with Business Quality Management System (BQMS).
• Support IT and Production with long-range resource plans.
• May occasionally perform special projects; perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing employee customer service including assessments and audits, standards and benchmarks, evaluation of program effectiveness, and resolution of problems, bottlenecks and deficiencies.
• Knowledge of benefits, performance evaluation and compensation plans; understanding of individual performance, abilities, learning and motivation; knowledgeable about agency laws and regulations relating to human resources (Federal, State, FLSA, EEO, etc.). Keep abreast of all rapid changes in compliance.
• Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning and forecasting including people, material and equipment resource allocation; corporate and human resource policies and benefits; leadership; teaming; and production methods.
• Ability to be at the table with the operations and executive team. Key subject matter expert in all matters regarding the talent base and change management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bi-lingual is a high preference.
• Detailed, accurate and organized; ability to inform others about company benefits, policies and procedures.
• Proactive communicator who can clearly articulate results and needs across all levels.
• Ability to establish and communicate clear priorities and to influence others to support and act on those priorities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Travel Requirements

10% of travel required.

Required Experience

5+ years related experience and 1-2 years in a leadership role. 1+ years of manufacturing industry experience.

Level of Education

Bachelor/Master's Degree preferred. PHR or SPHR Preferred.

Employment type

Full-time/direct-hire/on-site role.