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

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to mine-site leadership, supporting teammate relations, talent, performance, engagement, compliance, and organizational change.

The role emphasizes practical guidance and building strong relationships to help the site meet people and business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4+ years of HR business partner experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leaders to translate business objectives into HR strategies.
• Guide teammate relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and investigations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM-CP / PHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

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

Work Model: Monday - Friday required

• 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.
• 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. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.