Job People & Culture Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Metagenics believes in helping people live happier, healthier lives by realizing their genetic potential. It's why, when we defined Metagenics' Mission, Values, and Vision, we started with our company's own DNA. United by purpose and core values (Integrity, Authenticity, Respect, Diversity & Inclusion and Healthy & Happiness) the Metagenics' team is dedicated to providing effective nutritional products and solutions, for healthcare professionals.

People Culture First

We believe the way we do business is as important as the business we do; that a company in the nourishment business should nourish its people, too. So, we incorporated healthy, sustainable care into every dimension of our culture. Our diverse and expansive team are a prime example of the power of a people-first approach. We know first-hand, when an organization prioritizes internal growth and fosters empathy, its people come together to set an example of what the world can become.

The Role

The HR Business Partner is a strategic partner to leaders of assigned business units/departments. The Human Resources Business Partner will lead managers, supervisors and employees with the execution of Human Resources programs, policies and procedures to enhance the work environment, minimize risk and achieve business results. They are responsible for various complex duties in the HR department including but not limited to responsibilities in the areas of employee relations, performance management, project implementation, HR system management, benefits administration support, employee development and other HR functions and projects as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to understand the direction and goals of the company while providing HR support for the business /departments to achieve their respective goals.
• Interpret company policies and practices to provide direction and counsel to members of the management team as well as non-management staff using creative and practical solutions to proactively anticipate, prevent and resolve HR issues.
• Develops and administers employee relations practices required to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and retention.
• Protects interests of employees and the company in accordance with company policies and governmental laws and regulations.
• Provides managers with feedback from their employees and advice on best course of action to deal with problems.
• Develops resolutions to complex problems using judgment within broadly defined policies and practices.
• In partnership with recruitment, manage recruitment activities for supporting departments including interviewing and delivering job offers.
• Implements and administers employee and management training programs that address company needs across department lines, as needed.
• Prepares and maintains reports and employee records as are necessary to carry out the functions of the HR department. Prepares periodic reports to top management, as necessary or requested.
• Assignments may include development, implementation, and evaluation of company-wide HR programs or policies.
• Provide guidance, develop, revise, audit, and administer HR operation functions such as promotions and status changes.
• Audit and input employee changes forms into HRIS.
• Process terminations including term packages and exit interviews.
• Support benefit administration tasks including LOAs, invoice management and open enrollment.
• Support annual audits and compliance, such as EEO-1 Filing, department labor requests, updating compliance posters, and harassment training
• Travel to outlying business locations as needed to support business operations

Basic Requirements

Experience / Training / Education

• Bachelor's degree is required
• At least four years of relevant HR experience required, including employee relations, benefits
• administration, recruitment, and workforce planning
• Professional certification (PHR, SPHR, CCP and CBP) is a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work with speed and empowerment
• Ability to work on projects independently while partnering with appropriate stakeholders
• Emotional intelligence. Ability to adapt communication style to various situations to ensure a positive outcome.
• Strong business acumen
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities
• Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, flexible
• Strategic thinker
• Good reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Resourceful, well organized and able to multi-task
• Motivated to maintain a high level of professionalism
• Must be service oriented and able to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical ability

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Skills:

• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness (ability to follow through with requests for information).
• Ability to assess customer needs, understand causes and ramifications, and determine appropriate course of action.

Compensation

The current range for this role based out of Aliso Viejo, CA is $115,000/yr. to $130,000/yr.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Annual employer HSA (Health Savings Account) funding for eligible employees who elect an HSA medical plan
• STD, LTD, Basic Life AD&D coverage
• 401k + employer matching
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 2 Volunteer Days off per year
• Emergency evacuation time off
• 11 paid company holidays
• 1 Floating holiday to celebrate your birthday or important religious/holiday to you
• Quarterly product allowance to use towards your favorite Metagenics products!
• Product discount
• Peer to peer recognition programs & more!

A minimum of three workdays per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) are to be conducted at the Aliso Viejo office (25 Enterprise Ste 200, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656).

Metagenics, and its companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Metagenics takes affirmative action in support of this policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, disabled, and veterans.