Regional HR Business Partner – West Coast

YQN•Fontana, CA

8d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

YQN is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic and hands-on HR partner for site leaders across its West Coast warehouse and transportation locations. Based on-site in Fontana, California, the role supports a primarily frontline, multi-site workforce and drives workforce planning, employee relations, performance, compliance, and retention. The position includes regular travel between regional sites, up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years as an HRBP supporting multiple sites or a region.
Experience supporting frontline workforces in warehousing, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing.
Strong employee relations and investigations experience.
Working knowledge of U.S. and California employment law, including wage-and-hour rules.
Strong data skills, including Excel and HRIS reporting, and ability to turn metrics into action.
Ability to influence and coach leaders in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Willingness to travel between sites up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

Mandarin speaking preferred.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR partner for regional and site leadership, aligning people strategy with operational goals.
Lead workforce planning with Operations, including headcount, staffing models, labor costs, and seasonal peaks.
Manage employee relations across sites, including conducting and documenting workplace investigations, coaching managers on corrective action, and resolving escalations.
Ensure HR practices comply with federal and state employment laws, including California wage-and-hour rules, and partner with legal counsel as needed.
Track and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, time-to-fill, and engagement; recommend and drive action plans.
Drive retention and engagement programs for frontline and supervisory employees.
Coach and develop site managers and supervisors on performance management, feedback, and people leadership.
Partner with Recruiting on hiring plans for new sites and high-volume roles; support onboarding and new-site launches.
Standardize HR policies, processes, and SOPs across sites in the region.
Support compensation reviews, promotions, and organizational changes.