HR Business Partner

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream • Walnut Creek, CA

11h • $125,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream (DGIC), we are embarking on a new phase of growth as part of Froneri, a global leader in the ice cream industry. With a rich history of nearly 100 years in the U.S. and a portfolio of beloved brands like Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, and OREO®, we are committed to innovation and excellence. Located in Walnut Creek, California, our team is dedicated to advancing the ice cream industry, having achieved the #1 manufacturer position in 2024. DGIC fosters a culture where employees are encouraged to think like general managers, taking ownership and gaining broad exposure across various business functions, akin to an on-the-job MBA. This is a place for driven individuals eager to learn, grow, and accelerate their careers.

Our culture is built on four core values: We Take Ownership, We Do What Is Right, We Seek to Improve, and We Are Better Together. These values guide our daily actions, emphasizing commitment, transparency, continuous innovation, and collaboration. We are seeking an HR Business Partner to provide strategic and tactical guidance on people-related initiatives for our Corporate Headquarters and factories. This role involves leading a team to build a best-in-class HR environment, overseeing program management, payroll, and benefits, reporting to the Head of HR. We are looking for a candidate who views HR as a strategic business function and is eager to accelerate their career in a dynamic setting.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of general HR experience
• Experience designing and executing Human Resources programs effectively
• Experience with HR Systems, Payroll & Benefits
• Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a team across HR Project Management, Payroll, Benefits to deliver on HR initiatives such as HR Operations programs, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational effectiveness to reduce complexity in the organization.
• Oversee training and adoption of payroll, benefits, LOA, and associated processes related to our HRIS (UKG).
• Provide HR guidance and support to corporate managers and their teams.
• Proactively consult with department managers to assess business performance, identify gaps, and initiate partnerships to develop HR solutions that are simple and effective to promote organizational and employee effectiveness.
• Mediate and resolve employee relations issues, conduct thorough and objective investigations, provide recommended follow up actions, and execute on any needed actions, as necessary.
• Research and develop policies, guidelines, and programs to proactively support company compliance needs while also balancing the needs of the business.
• Transform short- and long-term goals into HR processes, projects, and assignments – integrate and initiate the work with key department managers and functional partners to ensure appropriate solutions are delivered in support of HQ strategies.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance including but not limited to federal, state and local wage and hour related laws.

Benefits

• The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level