People Operations Partner

Masco • Santa Ana, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Newport Brass, we're building the next chapter of our People Operations function and looking for a People Operations Partner who wants to make a meaningful impact. In this role, you'll partner closely with leaders and employees to attract great talent, create exceptional employee experiences, coach leaders through employee-related challenges, and help build programs that strengthen our culture and business performance. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving problems, building processes, and driving measurable results. If you're curious, proactive, and energized by creating positive change, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience supporting recruiting and employee relations activities.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly positions, partnering with leaders to attract and hire top talent.
• Build and maintain strong staffing agency partnerships and talent pipelines.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and keep stakeholders informed throughout the hiring process.
• Track recruiting performance metrics and continuously improve hiring outcomes.
• Partner with leaders to navigate employee relations matters with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Conduct investigations, provide recommendations, and help resolve workplace concerns.
• Identify trends and root causes while implementing proactive solutions that improve employee experience and reduce recurring issues.
• Coach leaders on performance management, accountability, communication, and team effectiveness.
• Lead the interactive process for reasonable accommodation requests, partnering with employees, leaders, and external resources to identify effective solutions that support both employee needs and business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on accommodations, leave administration, and other sensitive employee relations matters, ensuring consistent application of policies and compliance with applicable employment laws.
• Deliver a seamless onboarding experience that helps new hires feel welcomed, prepared, and successful.
• Partner with HR, IT, Safety, and operational leaders to ensure employees have the tools and support they need from day one.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, communication, and retention initiatives.
• Support employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, job changes, performance activities, and separations.
• Maintain accurate employee data and HR records.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies and California employment laws.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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