Human Resources Business Partner Manufacturing

Henkel•Compton, CA

25d

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner supports approximately 120 employees, from the Leadership Team to front-line colleagues, at a manufacturing site. The role delivers and executes HR processes and solutions and implements strategies that advance organizational objectives. It monitors cultural and HR-related KPIs, including turnover, drop-off, and engagement, and works with local and regional teams on action plans. The position conducts HR investigations, advises managers on progressive discipline, and collaborates with leaders on succession planning. It partners with HR Centers of Excellence to provide 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, supports diversity and inclusion, and champions safety. The role also supports leaders in a union environment by interpreting and administering the collective bargaining agreement. The position requires working around hazardous materials, chemicals, and equipment, with frequent computer and keyboard use, continuous standing, and frequent walking during the shift. Rarely, the employee may lift or move up to 50 pounds. Hand dexterity is needed for tool use, and close and distance vision are required; corrective lenses are adequate.

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 the importance of HR presence on the production floor; ability to prioritize tasks to support the operation.
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.

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.
Deliver and execute HR processes and solutions and implement strategies that support organizational objectives.
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.
Collaborate with leaders on succession planning.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to provide benefits, compensation, and talent acquisition resources to the plant.
Maintain an effective and frequent presence on the manufacturing floor, reinforce Henkel cultural values, and address employee concerns.
Champion Henkel’s diversity and inclusion commitment and steer diversity and integration management.
Champion 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.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day one.
Paid sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time.
Flexible and hybrid work policies, depending on role.
Vacation buy/sell program.
401(k) matching.
Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
Annual performance bonus.
Service awards.
Student loan reimbursement.
12-week gender-neutral parental leave, with up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
Fertility support.
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Discounted child and elderly care.
Scholarships.
National and international career growth opportunities.
Access to thousands of skills development courses.
Tuition reimbursement.