Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Rantec Power Systems Inc.•Los Osos, CA

2d•$116,000 - $151,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and hands-on advisor supporting Rantec’s mission in a fast-paced aerospace environment. The role partners with directors, managers, and supervisors to align people practices with business goals and strengthen workforce planning, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. It also supports consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and governance across programs including performance management, compensation and benefits, training and development, wellness, and safety. The Senior HRBP addresses employee concerns, resolves workplace conflict, and promotes trust, fairness, and engagement. The position also responds to high-risk situations, complex employee relations matters, and compliance-sensitive challenges. Across these areas, the HRBP administers essential HR functions, ensures legal compliance, strengthens employee experience, and contributes to a culture of safety, innovation, and operational excellence. The role oversees or supports strategic workforce planning, onboarding, performance and talent programs, training administration, employee relations and investigations, engagement, leave and workers’ compensation administration, safety, compensation and total rewards, HR systems, reporting, and regulatory compliance. The position requires work within a factory environment and movement among work sites. Employment is contingent on meeting applicable ITAR requirements and obtaining and maintaining any necessary export authorization.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Human Resources or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive HR experience.
Strong knowledge of California labor laws and compliance.
Strong leadership skills, including collaboration, communication, influence, drive for results, planning and prioritization, project management, and organization.
Effective presentation skills and comfort presenting to small and large groups.
Microsoft Office required: advanced Excel and intermediate Word and PowerPoint experience.
Experience using HR information systems or HR technology, such as JazzHR, Paylocity, Employee Navigator, and Payscale.
Ability to meet ITAR requirements for access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services, including obtaining and maintaining necessary export authorization where applicable.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where needed.
Ability to work in a factory environment with moderate noise and chemical odors; move between sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs daily; frequently lift and handle up to 10 pounds and periodically lift up to 25 pounds; and meet the stated vision requirements, with correction as needed.

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a relevant area.
SPHR or PHR certification.
Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders on workforce strategies, including workforce planning, talent assessments, organizational design, staffing, and succession planning.
Advise managers and supervisors on organizational effectiveness, employee performance, workforce challenges, and HR best practices.
Analyze workforce trends, employee data, and organizational needs to identify risks and recommend solutions.
Support employee onboarding and administer the 30/60/90-day new-hire performance review process.
Lead annual and mid-year performance review processes, including schedules, communications, Paylocity workflows, completion monitoring, and follow-up.
Partner with managers on goal setting, feedback, development planning, and corrective performance interventions.
Support talent development, leadership development, succession planning, and retention of high-performing employees.
Develop, coordinate, and facilitate employee and leadership training programs; monitor assignments and compliance; prepare training reports; and maintain training records.
Administer training assignments in Percipio and partner with departments to address training gaps and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Advise on complex employee relations matters and independently conduct timely, objective investigations, including intake, interviews, evidence review, documentation, findings, and recommendations.
Support workplace violence prevention investigations and related documentation, communications, corrective actions, and compliance requirements.
Mediate workplace concerns and partner with leaders on engagement, retention, organizational communication, and change management initiatives.
Administer leaves of absence, including communications, eligibility and documentation tracking, Paylocity updates, and return-to-work coordination, in compliance with applicable requirements.
Coordinate workers’ compensation administration, incident reporting, claims documentation, insurer and broker communications, and return-to-work or modified-duty arrangements.
Partner with Safety, Operations, and external providers on incident investigations, documentation, corrective actions, and compliance activities; support safety programs and applicable regulatory requirements.
Support compensation and total rewards programs, including market pricing, salary structures, annual reviews, incentive programs, and pay equity assessments.
Provide compensation market analysis and data-driven recommendations; partner with Finance, HR leadership, and business leaders on budget-aligned compensation decisions.
Conduct compensation audits and prepare reports and documentation.
Provide guidance on complex HR compliance matters, including California employment law, wage and hour regulations, and federal and state requirements.
Administer and support Time & Attendance programs, including attendance monitoring, policy interpretation, absenteeism management, and supervisor guidance.
Maintain accurate and compliant employee, performance, training, leave, and other HR records.
Use and maintain Paylocity, Percipio, and other HR platforms to administer processes, track compliance, and support data accuracy.
Prepare HR reports, analyze workforce metrics, and provide actionable insights to managers and HR leadership.
Identify and implement continuous improvements to HR processes, compliance, and employee and manager experiences.
Work flexible hours or shifts as needed to support employees and operational requirements; perform work safely and professionally, maintain reliable attendance, and perform other related duties as assigned.