Bilingual HR Business Partner

Confidential Company

Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish for effective communication across all levels.
  • In-depth knowledge of California labor regulations and compliance issues.
  • Proven track record of leading change management initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field; PHR-CA or SPHR-CA certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Plant Manager to align people strategies with business objectives.
  • Lead cultural and operational transformations, gaining buy-in from all teams.
  • Develop comprehensive career pathways and retention strategies for talent management.
  • Coach shop floor managers to enhance leadership skills and team effectiveness.
  • Maintain a visible HR presence to foster trust with all employees.
  • Oversee employee relations, ensuring compliance with labor laws and safety practices.
  • Leverage HR analytics to monitor talent development and retention metrics.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • Support for leadership training initiatives.
  • A high-trust workplace culture that emphasizes compliance and safety.
  • Hands-on involvement in shaping HR practices in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description

We’re seeking a hands-on HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Working as a direct thought partner to the Plant Manager, you will lead organizational transformation, drive change management, elevate leadership capabilities, and maintain a high-trust, compliant workplace culture.

Strategic Partner & Executive Coach (60%)

  • Direct Plant Leadership Partner: Drive people strategies aligned with business outcomes alongside the Plant Manager and regional leadership.
  • Organizational Transformation & Change: Lead cultural and operational shifts across the site, building buy-in across hourly and salaried teams.
  • Workforce Planning & Talent Pipelines: Build robust career pathways, succession plans, and retention strategies to meet business growth goals.
  • Leadership Coaching: Provide daily coaching to shop floor managers and supervisors to elevate leadership maturity and team performance.


Site Execution & Employee Relations (40%)

  • Floor Presence: Serve as the trusted, visible HR leader for hourly and salaried workforce.
  • CA Compliance & Safety: Oversee end-to-end employee relations, investigations, labor law compliance, and safety integration.
  • HR Analytics: Utilize data and HR toolsets to track retention, career path ratios, and talent development outcomes.


Requirements:

  • 7+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Bilingual Fluency (English & Spanish): Ability to seamlessly communicate (written and spoken), build trust, and deliver training on the shop floor and to the executive leadership team.
  • Deep, current working knowledge of CA labor regulations, wage/hour compliance, and employee relations.
  • Hands-on experience leading change management initiatives, workforce planning, talent development, and coaching.
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred. PHR-CA or SPHR-CA certification is a major plus.

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