People Business Partner

Kinder's•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a People Business Partner at Kinder’s, you will play a key role in enabling our people and our business to thrive. Acting as a strategic advisor, trusted coach, and hands-on problem solver, you will partner closely with leaders across functions to align our people strategies with Kinder’s bold growth goals. You’ll help shape the culture and capabilities needed for our next chapter, one that builds on our legacy while scaling for the future. This is a high-impact, full-spectrum role, equal parts strategic and operational. You’ll be just as comfortable advising executives on team design as you are rolling up your sleeves to coach a first-time manager, lead an onboarding session, or manage a talent process. Your work will directly influence how we grow while preserving what makes Kinder’s special: our values, our people, and our entrepreneurial energy.

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience in a People Business Partner or HR Business Partner / Generalist role within a high-growth, fast-paced environment (CPG or adjacent industry a plus).
Proven ability to flex between strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
Experience supporting leadership teams through periods of scaling, transformation, or cultural change.
Deep emotional intelligence and coaching capability across levels—from ICs to senior leaders.
Demonstrated success driving engagement, feedback culture, and team development.
Strong project management skills and operational follow-through.
Comfort with ambiguity and change, able to create structure where needed and adapt quickly.
A grounded passion for people, culture, and enabling teams to do their best work.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to define and execute people strategies that support growth, transformation, and operational excellence.
Serve as a thought partner on org design, workforce planning, and succession strategies.
Translate business goals into talent priorities that strengthen team performance, engagement, and accountability.
Collaborate with the Director and EVP of People & Culture to co-lead and operationalize initiatives aligned with Kinder’s cultural principles and scaling needs.
Deliver end-to-end people support for business units—from onboarding and performance management to employee relations and internal communication.
Serve as a steady, empathetic resource for employees, providing guidance on development, feedback, and day-to-day team dynamics.
Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance hiring processes and candidate experience, including interview logistics, planning, and onboarding readiness.
Actively champion and model Kinder’s values—humility, collaboration, innovation, results, curiosity, and integrity—in every interaction.
Embed equity, belonging, and clarity into policies, communications, and everyday experiences.
Identify and address cultural opportunities and friction points as we evolve and scale.
Coach managers on effective leadership behaviors, feedback, team development, and performance enablement.
Partner with leaders to identify, develop, and retain high-potential talent.
Support learning and development efforts that promote continuous growth and operational readiness.
Facilitate organizational effectiveness by supporting team health assessments, structure reviews, and realignment efforts.
Lead the local execution of core People programs (e.g., performance management, engagement surveys, competency reviews) with discipline, clarity, and care.
Monitor and elevate employee sentiment and team dynamics to inform action planning.
Help teams and leaders navigate ambiguity, growth, and transformation through proactive communication and alignment.
Serve as a steadying influence during change, supporting resilience and clarity across functions.
Build strong, trust-based relationships with leaders across departments to drive shared ownership of people outcomes.
Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Learning teams to deliver holistic, seamless employee experiences.