HR Business Partner- West at Daniels Sharpsmart Gardena, California

HR Business Partner

As part of our continued focus on future growth, we're looking for a passionate and strategic HR Business Partner to join our team-supporting our sites in Fresno, CA, Hayward, CA, Gardena, CA, Tempe, Arizona, and Denver, Colorado. This role will primarily focus on partnering with hourly and field service employees and their leadership teams across multiple plants, ensuring compliance with labor laws, driving employee engagement, and fostering proactive people management practices. This role will involve travel. Approximately 4 times per year spending approximately 3-4 nights during each trip. The role is a hybrid role. Your role will involve:

• Providing expert guidance on Employee Relations and Industrial Relations, with a strong focus on compliance with California labor laws and wage and hour regulations
• Supporting onboarding and exit processes, including new hire orientation and benefits communication tailored to a primarily hourly workforce
• Mentoring and coaching department leaders and supervisors on employee engagement, retention strategies, and effective people management practices
• Delivering training sessions to managers, particularly on labor law compliance and people processes, to foster proactive leadership and reduce turnover
• Collaborating with the Director of People & Culture and stakeholders to implement effective workforce planning and organizational development initiatives
• Assisting in the administration of compensation programs and monitoring performance appraisal processes to ensure fairness and consistency
• Leading project management efforts to analyze turnover and attendance data, developing actionable retention strategies and improving recruitment practices
• Ensuring adherence to all federal, state, and local regulatory standards governing employment practices, with particular attention to California-specific requirements
• Partnering closely with the recruitment team to support hiring needs across multiple California facilities, including hybrid work arrangements and occasional travel
• Providing occasional support to other functions as needed, including participation in team-building activities and cross-regional collaboration

Who you are:

• 4+ years' experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role, with demonstrated ability to resolve complex employee relations issues and support frontline and hourly employee populations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Law, Psychology, or Organizational Development.
• Preferred experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems; willingness to learn if not currently proficient.
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws, wage and hour compliance, and employment regulations relevant to hourly and non-exempt employees.
• Experience partnering with operations and field service leadership to provide proactive HR guidance and workforce planning.
• Skilled in coaching managers on people processes, employee relations, and difficult situations to foster positive workplace culture and prevent unionization.
• Ability to analyze turnover and attendance data to develop and implement retention strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple levels of leadership.
• Well organized with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Self-confident, energetic, and a creative problem solver with a sense of humor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong customer service orientation and a collaborative team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

Why Daniels?

• Be part of a mission-driven company focused on growth and innovation in the healthcare and environmental services sector
• Work with a collaborative and supportive team that values your input and professional development
• Enjoy opportunities for career advancement and skill-building through ongoing training and mentorship
• Make a real impact by supporting essential services and helping to create safer, healthier communities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Inclusive, diverse, and engaging workplace culture

$85,135 - $131,975 a year "The pay range for this position is $85,135 to $131,975 salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor. At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities." Learn more about us and our mission! Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post-offer hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.