Manager, HR Business Partner - Costa Mesa, CA

bacardi; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Bacardi is seeking an HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to our Commercial organization. You will connect people, culture and talent initiatives to drive business performance, with a focus on leadership development, succession, and engagement across a fast-paced environment.

The role is based in Costa Mesa, CA, with a base salary range of $150,000–$165,000. Compensation will reflect location, experience, and skillset, within this range.

Qualifications

• Experience partnering with leaders to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent.
• Ability to analyze workforce data and translate insights into actions.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR lifecycle and partner with the business on recruitment, onboarding, development and offboarding.
• Provide coaching to leaders and employees on performance, relations, policy interpretation, and succession planning.
• Support organizational design and workforce planning initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional HR projects with stakeholder alignment and change management.
• Monitor engagement and develop action plans to improve retention and performance.

Skills

High energy

Resilience

HR programs

Change management

Relationship building

Data-informed

Coaching

Communication

Project management

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders, connecting people, culture, talent, and organizational effectiveness into a unified people agenda that enables business performance.

This role supports the Commercial organization and partners effectively across the business to attract, develop, engage, and retain the talent needed to achieve its strategic objectives. The HRBP helps leaders navigate organizational change, strengthen leadership capability, drive talent and succession strategies, foster culture of inclusion, and translate workforce insights into meaningful business outcomes.

ABOUT YOU

You are a proactive and strategic HRBP who is passionate about helping people and organizations perform at their best. You bring a strong foundation of HR expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, use data to inform recommendations, and approach challenges with curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Most importantly, you believe that great business results are achieved through engaged people, strong leadership, and a culture that enables everyone to do their best work.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO:

• Support the HR lifecycle and partner and work across HR and the business on recruitment, onboarding, employee development and offboarding.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and employees on performance management, employee relations, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, compensation & benefits, talent development and succession planning.
• Support design and implementation of organizational changes, workforce planning initiatives, and talent strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and support cross-functional HR projects and initiatives, ensuring effective project management, stakeholder alignment, change management, and successful delivery of business outcomes.
• Monitor employee engagement levels and partner with leaders to develop and implement action plans that enhance engagement, performance and retention.
• Facilitate Talent Review processes and maintain succession plans and talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Lead performance calibration discussions and performance review cycles to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Partner with people leaders to create and action on individual development plans that strengthen organizational capability and support career growth.
• Collaborate and embed Commercial capabilities and HR behaviors into talent and people strategies.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and conduct thorough, objective investigations to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics, translating insights into recommendations that support business decision-making and organizational effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate employee data with HR systems, and provide reporting, analysis and insights as needed.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment practices, including conduct, mobility, compensation & benefits, talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, and performance management.

You will be based in Costa Mesa, CA

The base salary range listed for this position is $150,000- $165,000 and the salary within the range will be determined by the successful candidate's location, experience, skillset and other relevant factors.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• High energy, resilience, and the ability to champion and drive HR programs and initiatives across the business
• Forward-thinking mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimization to enhance efficiency and employee experience
• Strong results orientation with a positive, transparent, and ethical approach to leadership and decision-making
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and effectively manage competing priorities
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, demonstrating resourcefulness, adaptability, a solutions-focused mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning and growth
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and trust in complex, matrixed organizational environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, coach, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, manage stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

PERSONAL QUALITIES - SHARE OUR FOU

• High energy, resilience, and the ability to champion and drive HR programs and initiatives across the business
• Forward-thinking mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimization to enhance efficiency and employee experience
• Strong results orientation with a positive, transparent, and ethical approach to leadership and decision-making
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and effectively manage competing priorities
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, demonstrating resourcefulness, adaptability, a solutions-focused mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning and growth
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and trust in complex, matrixed organizational environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, coach, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, manage stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.