Human Resources Business Partner

PAQ INC. FOOD 4 LESS • Lodi, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides hands‑on HR support to leaders and employees across multiple locations while ensuring compliance with California labor laws and regulations. This role combines tactical HR execution with strategic partnership, ensuring consistent application of HR policies, employment practices, and employee relations support across all assigned locations.
The HRBP is highly visible in the field, supports day‑to-day HR needs, addresses complex employee relations matters, and helps align people practices with business objectives across a dynamic grocery industry.
The HRBP will contribute to developing and implementing HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, performance, and satisfaction. The position will be instrumental in fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within a fast-paced and customer-centric environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with 2+ years in a business partner role
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience conducting investigations, IAPs, and other compliance driven HR action items
• Proven ability to partner with and influence leaders at all levels
• Possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license for fleet insurability and travel between store sites.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and problem‑solving skills

Nice To Haves

• HR certification holder (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP)
• Experience supporting multiple departments, business units and/or locations
• Experience working in the grocery or retail industries
• Data‑driven approach to HR decision‑making

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands‑on support for employee relations matters, including performance management, attendance, corrective action, investigations, and terminations
• Coach leaders on California‑specific employee relations requirements, including proper documentation and progressive discipline
• Conduct workplace investigations in compliance with California law and company policy
• Support employee separations, ensuring compliance with final pay, notices, and documentation requirements
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and selection, in partnership with HR Generalists
• Ensure compliance with California's Civil Rights Department (CRD) and other relevant regulations, promoting equitable hiring practices
• Conduct new employee orientation and onboarding activities
• Partner with store and department leaders to provide a positive new hire experience.
• Assist Benefits Coordinator with open enrollment efforts and support benefit-related questions in the field
• Partner with Leave Administrators, to effectively manage and track leaves of absence and accommodation as required by California laws
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state (CA), and local labor laws, including but not limited to:
• Wage and hour laws (overtime, reporting‑time pay, meal and rest breaks, penalty pay)
• Paid Sick Leave and applicable local leave ordinances
• CFRA, FMLA, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL)
• Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
• Workers’ compensation requirements
• Advise leaders on classification issues (exempt vs. non‑exempt; PT vs. FT) and scheduling practices, promoting consistency and compliance
• Ensure corrective actions and terminations are handled in alignment with company best practice and California legal standards
• Support audits, agency inquiries, and regulatory compliance initiatives as needed, while maintaining personnel records, adhering to California's recordkeeping requirements
• Support the performance appraisal process, ensuring fairness and compliance.
• Assist in addressing performance issues by developing and implementing California compliant performance improvement plans.
• Guide managers on performance-related matters, considering state-specific regulations.
• Support and guide stores and departments through changes in business practices, technology, and growth strategies.
• Facilitate change management initiatives and ensure smooth transitions.
• Support training and development needs, including succession planning, leadership programs, and situational based retrains
• Promote professional development opportunities for employees
• Maintain HR databases and records, adhering to California's data privacy laws.
• Analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover rates, employee satisfaction) to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Act as a trusted partner to management and employees to navigate and resolve workplace issues
• Work closely with store and departmental leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives
• Ensure HR plans align with the direction of the grocery industry's trends and needs.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, events, and activities that align with California's labor laws.
• Gather employee feedback and improve workplace satisfaction by adhering to confidentiality requirements.

What This Job Offers

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