Position SummaryThe HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a key strategic advisor and change agent responsible for aligning people strategies with business goals within a specific location or region. This role partners closely with senior leaders to shape culture, develop talent, elevate leadership capability, and implement core HR programs.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Partnership- Serve as a trusted advisor to regional and local leaders, providing insights on talent, culture, and organizational design.
- Understand business priorities and proactively recommend and implement HR strategies to support growth and operational success.
- Act as a culture ambassador, helping leaders model company values and maintain a cohesive culture across distributed teams.
Leadership Coaching & Development- Provide one-on-one coaching and feedback to senior and emerging leaders to improve effectiveness and leadership capability.
- Facilitate team effectiveness sessions, leadership retreats, or strategic off-sites as needed.
Talent Strategy & Organizational Development- Drive talent reviews and succession planning efforts within the region.
- Identify and address talent gaps through internal development, hiring, or performance improvement.
- Promote internal mobility and career growth across teams.
- Lead the recruiting process for the region.
Program Implementation- Lead regional rollout and adoption of HR initiatives such as performance management, compensation reviews, and employee engagement.
- Execute annual processes like open enrollment or merit cycles for the region by advising leaders and ensuring alignment with organizational practices.
Change Management & Employee Engagement- Drive change initiatives within the region with clear communication, thoughtful planning, and stakeholder alignment.
- Monitor engagement trends and partner with leaders to implement action plans that enhance employee experience and retention.
- Manage sensitive employee relations or escalated matters in partnership with HR leadership and legal as appropriate.
HR Leadership- Lead a small team of HR Generalists and/or Coordinators responsible for hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations
What Makes Us SpecialCompensation and Benefits - Competitive pay + monthly bonus opportunity
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Telehealth and Wellness programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with employer matching
Our Culture & Work - A team that has your back: We work across sales, warehouse, logistics, and operations to make every event successful. When challenges come up, our teams step in and support each other.
- Work that creates real moments: Every event represents something meaningful-a wedding, a celebration, a milestone, or a major gathering. Our work helps create experiences people remember for years.
- Pride in craft and reliability: We deliver consistently and professionally. Our team cares about the details, the quality of our products, and the experience we provide.
- Opportunities to grow: As we continue to expand, we invest in development, training, and career growth across roles, departments, and locations.
- Innovation and creativity: We encourage fresh ideas and empower our teams to find new ways to deliver exceptional events.
- Fun with impact: We work hard, support each other, and take pride in being part of something meaningful.
Requirements
What You Bring- 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a generalist or HRBP role supporting multiple locations.
- Direct experience supporting hourly, non-exempt, and field or warehouse workforces, such as drivers, crews, and warehouse staff, in a fast-paced operational setting.
- At least 3 years of experience with California employment law. That means wage and hour rules, meal and rest breaks, PAGA exposure, and leave laws.
- Experience coaching managers through performance management, corrective action, and terminations.
- Ability to work in one of our Southern California locations at least 4 days a week, with one day of travel every 1-2 weeks to another location
- Exposure to seasonal hiring surges and high-volume recruiting is strongly preferred.
- SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred. CA-specific knowledge such as PHRca is a plus.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.
Core competencies- Business acumen: understands how operations, sales, and margins work, and connects HR actions to business results rather than treating them as compliance exercises.
- Employee relations judgment: handles investigations, conflict, and sensitive situations in a fair, consistent, and legally defensible way.
- Manager coaching: builds frontline leaders' confidence to handle performance, feedback, and difficult conversations themselves.
- Field presence: visible and credible on the warehouse floor, not just in the office, and willing to travel regularly across sites.
- Culture stewardship: reinforces company values and engagement across locations with different histories and legacy cultures.
- Data orientation: uses turnover, engagement, and headcount data to spot problems and make recommendations.
- Influence without authority: pushes back on leaders when needed and builds trust with Regional Presidents and site managers.
- Organization and follow-through: manages a high volume of issues across sites without dropping anything.
Salary Description
90000-120000
