HR Business Partner

About This Role

Serve as the primary People & Culture partner for Suja’s plant operations, supporting leaders and employees across all shifts. This role drives performance, engagement, compliance, and a people-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations matters including investigations, corrective action, performance management, and conflict resolution
• Serve as a visible, approachable HR presence on the plant floor
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Act as a trusted advisor to Plant Management on people strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management
• Utilize HR data and metrics to identify trends, measure HR effectiveness, and inform decision-making processes
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hourly and salaried hiring needs
• Support onboarding, training, and retention initiatives for plant employees
• Guide leaders through performance reviews, talent development, and succession planning
• Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Learning & Development and HR Operations to support employee lifecycle needs
• Implement initiatives to promote employee engagement, recognition, and retention within the manufacturing plant

Requirements

• 5+ years HR experience
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws, regulations and HR best practices
• Demonstrated knowledge in employee relations and HR compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Excellent English and Spanish oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5+ years HR experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment

Nice to Have

• CPG industry experience
• UKG experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications