HR Business Partner (Perris, California)

Exol•Perris, CA

9d•$134,400 - $183,000•Onsite

About The Position

Exol is seeking a collaborative, flexible, and results-oriented HR Business Partner for its Perris, California warehouse site. Reporting to the VP of HR, this role serves as the primary HR architect and point of contact for logistics and warehouse teams. The position combines hands-on site support with strategic development of people policies and processes, with a strong on-site presence to support a culture of safety, productivity, and belonging. The role will help build the site’s foundational HR infrastructure, including employee engagement, performance management, and safety training frameworks. It also supports employee relations, compliance, recruiting and onboarding, HR data integrity, payroll issue resolution, and benefits assistance for hourly employees. The position is based at the warehouse five days per week, with up to 10% travel potentially required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
At least 8 years of HR experience, ideally as a Generalist or Business Partner supporting a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
Experience or a strong desire to build HR processes from scratch in a new team environment.
Extensive experience in performance management, employee relations, and policy drafting.
Experience with Workday and Microsoft Suite, including intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with floor-level employees and senior leadership.
Ability to work on-site at the Perris, California warehouse five days per week.
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 32° to 105° Fahrenheit.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs.
Ability to wear required PPE on the warehouse floor, including a hard hat, safety vest, steel-toed boots, eyeglasses, and ear protection.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
Ability to own a credit card and manage expenses personally for bi-weekly reimbursement.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Collaborate on site-specific HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures for a high-volume warehouse.
Develop an employee engagement roadmap focused on culture, feedback, and retention.
Partner with Operations to develop and launch safety training and ensure employee certification and OSHA compliance.
Establish a performance management framework, including goal-setting processes, appraisal templates, and manager training.
Coach and develop warehouse supervisors and managers on performance management.
Identify high-potential hourly employees and build succession pipelines for shift lead and supervisor roles with site leadership.
Support the design and rollout of a site-specific employee recognition program.
Track and report performance indicators, including absenteeism, tardiness, and productivity trends.
Manage and resolve employee relations issues through objective, thorough investigations.
Maintain knowledge of applicable employment laws and support regulatory compliance.
Serve as the on-site liaison for workers’ compensation claims and partner with local clinics to support injured employees.
Conduct stay and exit interviews, identify retention risks, and report findings to leadership.
Partner with recruiting and lead Day 1 orientation for hourly employees.
Maintain employee data quality in Workday and analyze site-specific metrics.
Partner with payroll to resolve pay discrepancies and serve as an on-site benefits resource for hourly staff.
Maintain a regular presence on the warehouse floor and comply with site PPE requirements.
Travel to client and other customer locations as required, potentially up to 10%.