Human Resources Business Partner Manufacturing

Henkel group•Compton, CA

27d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

At Henkel, the Human Resources Business Partner supports approximately 120 employees, from the Leadership Team to front-line colleagues, by delivering and executing HR processes and solutions and implementing strategies that advance organizational objectives. The role monitors HR and cultural KPIs, including turnover, drop-off, and engagement, and works with local and regional teams to implement action plans. The position conducts HR investigations, advises managers on progressive discipline, and collaborates with leaders on succession planning. It works with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver benefits, compensation, and talent acquisition resources to the plant. The HR Business Partner maintains a frequent presence on the manufacturing floor, reinforces Henkel’s cultural values, addresses employee concerns, champions diversity and inclusion, and promotes the company’s safety culture. The role also supports leaders in a union environment, including interpreting and administering the collective bargaining agreement. The work involves a manufacturing setting with exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, and equipment. The role requires frequent computer and keyboard use, continuous standing and frequent walking during the shift, occasional handling of items up to 50 pounds, and hand dexterity for tool use. Travel is 10% of the time. The role is based on a salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 and may be eligible for incentive pay or other compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional HR experience.
Comfort working in a manufacturing environment and understanding of the value of being present on the production floor and prioritizing tasks to support it.
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in dispute resolution, performance management, employment law, employee relations, recruiting and staffing, communications, training, compensation and benefits administration, and record keeping.
Working knowledge of California employment laws, including wage and hour, leave of absence, reasonable accommodation, and workplace violence prevention planning.
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and HRIS/payroll systems.
Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Ability to work around hazardous materials, chemicals, and equipment.
Frequently sit, view a computer screen, and type on a keyboard for extended periods; stand continuously and walk frequently during the shift; may rarely lift or move up to 50 pounds; and use tools requiring hand dexterity.
Close and distance vision are required; corrective lenses are adequate.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in manufacturing.
Experience supporting employees in multiple locations.

Responsibilities

Support approximately 120 employees, from the Leadership Team to front-line colleagues, by delivering and executing HR processes and solutions and implementing strategies.
Monitor cultural and HR-related KPIs, including turnover, drop-off, and engagement, and work with local and regional teams to implement action plans.
Conduct HR investigations and guide and consult managers through progressive discipline processes.
Collaborate with leaders on succession planning.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to support delivery of benefits, compensation, and talent acquisition resources to the plant.
Maintain an effective and frequent presence on the manufacturing floor, interact with employees, reinforce Henkel cultural values, and address employee concerns.
Champion Henkel’s diversity and inclusion commitment and steer diversity and integration management.
Promote Henkel’s safety culture by modeling proper behavior and escalating recognized safety issues.
Interpret and administer the collective bargaining agreement and provide appropriate guidance to leaders in a union environment.