Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Niagara Bottling • Diamond Bar, CA

12d • $127,449 - $181,614

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner manages the implementation and delivery of key HR initiatives by partnering with business leaders. The role connects business strategy with HR programs and practices, helping develop and execute effective people-management practices while sharing responsibility for organizational goals and target delivery. It builds strong partnerships, develops an understanding of the business, and influences through ambiguity and complexity.

The position works with leaders to align business objectives, workplace culture, and HR programs and policies; identify opportunities to improve organizational performance; and address employee relations, performance management, communication, staffing, development, and compensation needs. It also advises and coaches managers and employees, partners with HR colleagues on continuous improvement, and applies working knowledge of employment laws and policies.

The role is expected to demonstrate Niagara’s LIFE competencies: Lead Like an Owner, InnovACT, Find a Way, and Empowered to be Great. Responsibilities include promoting a safe work environment, providing strategic input to projects, using data to drive sustainable improvement, collaborating across teams, supporting talent planning and development, and addressing conflict.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in Human Resources; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• At least 6 years of experience in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• At least 4 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and policies.
• Demonstrated competencies in problem solving, project management, interpersonal communication, teamwork, written and oral communication, change management, delegation, leadership, people management, business acumen, diversity, ethics, strategic thinking, innovation, judgment, motivation, planning and organizing, and safety and security.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of experience in Human Resources; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• At least 10 years of experience working in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• At least 6 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• PHR/SPHR or another Human Resources certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with leaders to develop HR initiatives that support company objectives.
• Align business objectives, workplace cultures, and human resources programs and policies to help achieve business goals while minimizing risk.
• Assess departments and identify leadership improvements to optimize current and future operational performance, including coaching and collaboration with senior leaders.
• Partner with leaders to identify opportunities to enhance organizational performance and functionality.
• Review the organizational environment and support employee well-being, productivity, and commitment through employee relations, communication strategies, performance management, goal setting, and surveys.
• Align HR strategies and programs—including staffing, development, and compensation—with business strategies and goals.
• Partner with senior management to identify ways to better leverage HR programs and lead implementation of resulting recommendations.
• Advise leaders and managers on appropriate resolutions to employee relations issues.
• Partner with HR team members on continuous improvement projects related to HR Excellence.
• Interpret policy and provide consulting, coaching, and counseling to managers and employees on positive work relationships, performance management, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Apply working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and policies.
• Manage a safe working environment, document safety-related training, and communicate safety incidents.
• Provide strategic input and oversight to departmental projects; make data-driven decisions and develop sustainable solutions.
• Evaluate programs and processes, develop initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste, and use performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate a clear vision, organize resources, and adjust strategies when managing change.
• Delegate technical tasks, collaborate with departments, vendors, and customers, and identify opportunities for strategic collaboration.
• Support long-term talent planning, make hiring decisions, develop direct reports, and address conflict within and between teams.

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
• Family building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
• Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.
• Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
• Annual bonus target of 10%.

What This Job Offers

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