Human Resources Business Partner

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking an HR Business Partner for our Taft, CA site. The role partners with site leaders to support teammate relations, performance management, compliance, and organizational change.

Daily onsite presence and strong stakeholder collaboration are essential. You will drive HR strategies across the employee lifecycle, lead recruitment efforts, and use data to optimize programs and decisions while ensuring regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of HR experience with a business-partner focus.
• Experience supporting teammate relations, performance management, and investigations.
• Strong understanding of HR laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and related software applications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on teammate relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and investigations.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, write job descriptions, and lead recruitment.
• Support goal setting, performance reviews, development planning, and training needs.
• Help implement compensation, benefits, HR programs, systems, policies, and processes.
• Maintain knowledge of employment requirements and support regulatory compliance.
• Use HR data and metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Support teammate engagement, retention, organizational change, and communication.
• Maintain active visibility and support for teammates on site.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Regulatory compliance

HR data analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Compensation: $85,000 - $115,000+ annual bonus

Work Model: This position is based at an active mine site and requires daily onsite presence. Work conditions may include uneven terrain, climbing ladders, navigating steps, and exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, rain, or mud. Monday - Friday required.

Regular in-person attendance consistent with the Company's established work schedule is an essential function of this position to facilitate effective collaboration, communication, and business operations.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic partner to site leaders and supports HR needs across teammate relations, talent, performance, engagement, compliance, and organizational change. The role focuses on building strong relationships, providing practical guidance, and helping the site achieve its people and business goals.

The Opportunity

• Partner directly with site leadership on business and people priorities
• Support teammates across the full employee lifecycle
• Lead meaningful work in teammate relations, performance, talent, and engagement
• Use HR data and insights to improve programs and decision-making
• Help shape a positive, productive, and compliant workplace

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to understand business objectives and develop supporting HR strategies
• Provide guidance on teammate relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and investigations
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and lead recruiting efforts
• Support goal setting, performance reviews, development planning, and training needs
• Help implement compensation, benefits, HR programs, systems, policies, and processes
• Maintain knowledge of employment requirements and support regulatory compliance
• Use HR data and metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Support teammate engagement, retention, organizational change, and communication
• Maintain active visibility and support for teammates at the site

Success Measures

• Site leaders receive timely, practical, and consistent HR guidance
• Teammate relations matters are handled fairly and effectively
• HR programs and processes are implemented successfully
• Staffing, engagement, and development priorities are supported
• People decisions are informed by accurate HR data and sound judgment
• HR practices remain aligned with policies and applicable requirements

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of Human Resources experience with a focus on business partnership
• Experience supporting teammate relations, performance management, and workplace investigations
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency with HRIS and other HR-related software applications

Preferred Experience

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR
• Experience supporting a manufacturing or site-based workforce
• Experience using HR data and metrics to guide recommendations

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

About Oil-Dri

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading specialty minerals manufacturer serving consumer and business-to-business markets. We offer the stability of an established manufacturing company with the visibility, ownership, and direct impact of a more closely connected organization. Our teammates help Create Value From Sorbent Minerals every day.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.