Human Resources Manager

Ariat International; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ariat International, located in San Leandro, California, is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to manage and execute strategic HR practices. In this role, you will be deeply embedded in the business, working to foster an excellent company culture and manage employee relations effectively.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of HR experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to influence senior leaders. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, alongside a competitive salary range between $110,000 and $120,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner role or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of CA and U.S. employment and labor regulations.
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute HR programs including onboarding and performance management.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for managers and employees.
• Build effective relationships with leadership and teams.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

As a member of the HR team, you will play a critical role as a hands‑on HR practitioner embedded in the business. You'll directly execute and manage the delivery of our people strategies. You'll work collaboratively with business partners and HR centers of excellence to deliver solutions that propel the business forward. You'll be a vital part of maintaining and fostering the Ariat culture through day‑to‑day HR work. In partnership with the rest of the HR team, you'll own and execute HR processes and programs for your assigned client groups. You'll contribute to the HR and broader Ariat team at both a hands‑on and strategic level. HR areas of focus include employee relations, performance management, onboarding, compliance, HR data, and reporting, recruiting support, and all the ways we can continue to make Ariat a great place to work.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Managing and executing core HR programs including performance management cycles, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, and compliance activities across assigned client groups.
• Serving as the primary HR point of contact for managers and employees, managing day‑to‑day HR questions, issues, and requests with responsiveness and sound judgment.
• Building effective, trusting relationships with leaders and teams; partner with managers to drive consistent communication, feedback, and employee engagement. Includes conducting stay interviews, new hire check‑ins, and exit interviews.
• Managing employee relations matters directly — including investigations, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary actions — with confidentiality, empathy, and consistent application of policy.
• Supporting managers in building and executing individual development plans, coordinating learning opportunities, and tracking progress against development goals.
• Administering and executing HR processes end‑to‑end: performance reviews, compensation planning inputs, job description maintenance, HRIS data accuracy, and policy compliance.
• Identifying and resolving people’s issues at the manager and team level; escalating to HR leadership and/or Legal when appropriate; documenting outcomes and following through on action plans.
• Managing and facilitating the overall Performance Management cycle and employee engagement survey throughout the year.
• Supporting team meetings and offsites with logistics coordination and content preparation as needed — this is a supporting, not lead design, function at this level.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on internal placement process and onboarding processes for all new hires and partnering with Total Rewards on compensation deliverables.
• Maintaining accurate employee data and HR records in the HRIS; generating standard HR reports and metrics for business leaders and the HR team.
• Ensuring consistent application of HR policies; supporting audits and compliance activities; partnering with the business updating technical job competencies, job descriptions and org charts current in SAP‑Human Capital Management system.
• Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs.

About You

• 7+ years of experience in a HR Business Partner or equivalent role.
• Demonstrates solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business, and able to balance objectivity, empathy, and heart when solving challenges and providing guidance.
• Optimistic, open, and empathetic leader who develops strong relationships and connections.
• Enthusiastic problem solver: approaches projects with a can‑do attitude and creates the right amount of process where none exists. Fearless about rolling up your sleeves and figuring it out.
• Exceptional interpersonal, listening, critical thinking, and communication skills (written and speaking).
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders. Can deal comfortably with senior management; understands how senior managers think and work in order to accomplish goals.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with all staff and colleagues and get work done in a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience using data to identify insights that drive action.
• Experience helping global and/or matrixed organizations scale.
• Consulting, coaching and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrates project management and change management experience.
• Demonstrates experience learning and thriving in a constantly changing environment and cultivates relationships across teams.
• Strong working knowledge of CA and U.S. employment and labor regulations.
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point, and Word.
• Ability to travel domestically.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full‑time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [e-mail].

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