Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

Description We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support a food and food processing operation in Carson, California on a Contract assignment during a high-volume seasonal period. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR team member who can work closely with leaders and employees, address workplace concerns with sound judgment, and provide practical day-to-day guidance in a fast-paced setting. The position will play a key part in maintaining compliance, supporting core HR processes, and helping operations run smoothly during a busy time of year.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with managers and employees across operations and call center teams to deliver responsive, practical HR support.

• Lead employee relations efforts by reviewing workplace concerns, conducting investigations, and recommending appropriate corrective action.

• Advise supervisors and staff on leave practices, attendance matters, and established HR policies and procedures.

• Coordinate onboarding tasks such as employment eligibility verification and background screening follow-up.

• Provide support for Workday activities and assist with HR system-related updates, troubleshooting, and process execution.

• Collaborate with HR leadership and fellow HR partners to ensure consistent service and issue resolution across the workforce.

• Guide managers on performance management, policy interpretation, and employment law compliance, with attention to California requirements.

• Contribute to daily HR administration and step into special projects or urgent operational needs as priorities shift. Requirements • At least 5 years of Human Resources experience, including recent work in an HR Business Partner capacity.

• Demonstrated success managing employee relations matters, including investigations and workplace issue resolution.

• Working knowledge of leave administration, absence management, and related HR practices.

• Experience supporting fast-paced environments such as manufacturing, distribution, operations, call center, or customer service settings is preferred.

• Strong familiarity with Workday and HRIS-supported processes is highly preferred.

• Ability to quickly establish credibility and build effective working relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.

• Solid understanding of California employment law and its practical application in day-to-day HR support. TalentMatch®

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