Human Resources Business Partner

DrinkPAK; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Cell phone stipend

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to manage HR operations across our California locations. You will support employees and managers on policies, handle employee relations, administer benefits, and help drive training and development, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and Workday optimization.

The role requires 2–4 years in HR, experience with Workday, and the ability to travel between DrinkPAK sites in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-4 years of HR Generalist or Business Partner experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Workday is required; back-end configuration a big plus.
• Bilingual English & Spanish preferred but not required.
• Strong documentation and compliance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and conflicts and provide guidance.
• Investigate employee complaints and handle investigations and actions per policy.
• Guide managers on performance-related matters and development needs.
• Deliver training on incident reporting, attendance, leadership, and compliance.
• Support succession planning, career development, and engagement initiatives.
• Administer benefits programs and stay compliant with employment laws.
• Maintain employee records and generate HR data reports for decision-making.
• Travel to DrinkPAK locations in LA & Ventura counties for onsite support.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy guidance

Training & development

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for managing various aspects of human resources within DrinkPAK. They provide support and guidance to employees and management on HR policies, procedures, and practices. Ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations, handles employee relations issues, administers employee benefits, assists in training and development initiatives and the integrity of Workday.

BENEFITS

The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and conflicts, providing guidance and resolutions.
• Investigate and address employee complaints, ensuring fair and consistent treatment. Independently manage employee relations issues from investigations, corrective actions, PIP’s, etc. in accordance with DrinkPAK’s processes.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance-related matters.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training sessions on topics such as incident reporting, time & attendance, leadership, and compliance.
• Facilitate career development initiatives and succession planning processes.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Stay up to date with employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of programs to develop the human resources function. Provide site wide policy roll out and refresher training, as needed.
• Assist with the optimization of Workday.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including personal information, employment agreements, and performance evaluations.
• Generate reports and analyze HR data to provide insights and support decision-making processes.
• Develop and implement employee engagement programs and initiatives.
• Partners with leaders on development and training needs for departments.
• Maintain positive relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Accomplish special projects and other assignments/duties as needed in partnership with HRD.
• Compliant to all safety rules and regulations, GMP’s and all DrinkPAK’s policies and procedures.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Occasionally this role may require working nights and weekends as needed to support the business.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful job performance.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources preferably as a Generalist or Business Partner in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Workday required. Back-end configuration of Workday huge plus.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Continuous improvement and solutions driven mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and strong ability to multi-task. Strong ability in juggling multiple priorities in a start-up environment.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on thorough documentation.
• Experience with human resources processes such as goal setting, performance reviews, talent, succession planning, open enrollment, etc.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and administering human resource processes and programs. Strong understanding of compliance with government laws/regulations.
• Basic working knowledge of payroll processing and time & attendance regulations
• Willingness to take on any task in order to support the needs and growth of the company. No task is too big or small.
• Must be willing to travel to other DrinkPAK locations within Los Angeles & Ventura county to provide onsite support and HR office hours.

OUR VALUES

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere contract manufacturer of aluminum canned beverages in North America. The Company manufactures and distributes billions of cans of product for the most prominent global beverage brands. With 1.4 million square feet of production and warehousing space in California and 3 million square feet under construction in Texas, DrinkPAK supports procurement, purchasing, batching, filling, packaging, and warehousing activities for both large, complex organizations as well as high-growth emerging brands. The Company is committed to providing world-class customer service through technology, flexibility, and industry-leading talent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.