Job Details

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Associate HR Business Partner is a high-performing HR professional who builds trusted partnerships with leaders and their teams to deliver a high level of value-added service and act as a champion for positive change.
• This role provides "senior generalist" level support and consultation in the key disciplines of Human Resources throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
• Additionally, the Associate HR Business Partner will manage the recruitment process for salaried blue-collar, non-manufacturing roles for the Direct Distribution sites in the West region (California and Washington).
• Our ideal candidate will be located near San Francisco area with ability to work a remotely. Travel to our Direct Distribution site in South Gate, CA monthly.

• Collaborate with business leaders and Corporate HR Director to implement HR strategies that align with organizational objectives.
• Assist with the design and delivery of a comprehensive onboarding program to integrate new hires into assigned business units.
• Work cross-functionally on the development and implementation of continuous learning and training programs to support employee development and enhance business unit effectiveness.
• Facilitate annual talent review and succession planning process with business leaders; create action plans for talent priorities and partner with leaders on execution.
• Support the continuous performance management process, providing guidance and training on performance feedback, goal setting, and development plans.
• Assist in the development of strategies that positively impact employee engagement, retention, and drive culture.
• Manage employee relations matters, including resolving internal conflicts, problem solving and dispute resolution, and conducting formal investigations.
• Facilitate the offboarding process for departing employees; assist leaders with planning the transition of work and defining backfill strategy.
• Execute company-wide HR programs, policies, and procedures; suggest modifications or adjustments for assigned business units.

• Manage the end-to-end recruiting process for blue collar, non-manufacturing roles, including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to build hiring strategies and a talent pipeline to fill openings; participate in local job fairs, career events, and other recruiting activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance by following recruitment processes, rules, and regulations to include proper documentation and dispositioning of candidates.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized documentation on all candidates, searches, and hiring manager interactions to ensure audit readiness.
• Manage the applicant tracking system to ensure accurate record-keeping.

• 2-3 years of experience in an HR Generalist role; experience providing HR support across multiple business locations (including locations in California) is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field required; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience conducting employee relations investigations.
• Some recruiting experience is preferred, but not required.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, other HR Certification is a plus.

• Connect with employees and build strong relationships with leaders
• Ability to understand the connection between HR strategies, business goals and operational needs of the organization
• Adapt to changing priorities and tasks quickly; effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining customer and results focus
• Strong communication and consultative skills; able to translate complex situations or ideas into a quick, digestible format
• Confidently adapt to change in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment
• Ability to comprehend and interpret applicable employment laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances and policies as it relates to the organization
• Solution-based mindset with a desire to uncover business gaps and solve problems
• Proficient with HRIS and recruiting software is a plus

• Willing to travel for client group business meetings or location visits, as needed. On average, travel will be no more than 10-15% of the time.

• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting

• Bachelor's degree in human resources.
• 2-3 years of experience in an HR Generalist role.
• Experience providing HR support across multiple business locations (including locations in California) is required.
• Experience conducting employee relations investigations.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, other HR Certification is a plus.
• The ideal candidate will be located near San Francisco area with ability to work a remotely. Travel to our Direct Distribution site in South Gate, CA monthly.