Human Resources Partner

About the Role Join Ecolab's Human Resources team and help create a world in which we all thrive. Ecolab is seeking an HR Partner to support our City of Industry, CA, Carson City, CA, San Bernardino, CA and Vancouver, WA sites and will have responsibility for 275 associates and leaders. What’s In It For You The opportunity to build an HR career with a global company addressing meaningful challenges in water, hygiene and infection prevention. A highly visible, business-facing role where your coaching, judgment and problem-solving directly influence team performance and employee experience. A collaborative HR model that gives exposure to Centers of Excellence, Shared Services, business HR teams and business leaders. Development opportunities in a company that values growth, inclusion, diverse perspectives and continuous improvement. A comprehensive benefits package from day one of employment. What You Will Do Coach and advise managers on performance, development, engagement, employee relations and workforce decisions. Use data, insights and sound HR judgment to help leaders build high‑performing teams and address emerging talent needs. Support implementation of enterprise HR programs and COE‑led processes across client groups. Partner with Strategic HR Partners, COEs, Shared Services, Legal and business leaders to deliver consistent, compliant and practical HR solutions. Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters with care, speed and appropriate partnership. Support performance management, development planning, talent movement and localized talent initiatives. Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and improve HR processes and the employee experience. Foster a positive work environment that supports engagement, well‑being, inclusion and Ecolab’s culture. Help managers and associates embrace new ways of working and navigate change effectively. Ensure HR practices align with Ecolab policies and applicable legal, safety and regulatory requirements. Key Accountabilities Enable leaders to make thoughtful people decisions using data, insights and enterprise HR guidance. Deliver timely, balanced and well‑documented employee relations support. Build manager capability through coaching, tools and practical problem‑solving. Strengthen employee experience by connecting enterprise programs to local business needs. Surface feedback, trends and opportunities that help COEs and HR partners improve programs and processes. Promote compliance, consistency and responsible risk management across people practices. How Success Is Measured Managers are better equipped to coach, develop and retain talent. Employee relations matters are addressed thoughtfully, consistently and in a timely manner. Engagement, retention and employee experience indicators sustain or improve. HR programs are implemented with quality, consistency and strong adoption. Workforce agility improves through effective talent movement and development planning. Leaders view HR as a practical, trusted and insight‑driven partner. Key Interactions People managers and business leaders Strategic HR Partners Centers of Excellence (Talent, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, HR Operations) Shared Services and HR support teams Legal, Compliance, Safety, Finance and other corporate functions Plant, field and/or corporate associates depending on client group Location City of Industry, CA Employment Type Full‑Time Work Mode On‑Site Minimum Qualifications The ideal candidate is an adaptable HR professional who combines strong employee‑relations judgment with business acumen, curiosity and a passion for helping people and teams succeed. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field. 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR business partner, employee relations or manager coaching experience in a plant and/or distribution center. Demonstrated ability to advise leaders, resolve complex people matters and balance employee experience with business needs. Strong communication, problem‑solving and relationship‑building skills. Ability to use data and insights to inform recommendations and improve outcomes. No immigration sponsorship available for this position. Preferred Qualifications Experience partnering across a matrixed HR model with COEs and Shared Services. Working knowledge of employment practices, employee relations, compliance and HR policies. Comfort operating in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders. Experience with HR systems, workforce data, dashboards or analytics. SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR or SPHR certification. Annual or Hourly Compensation Range 85,900.00 – 128,900.00 USD per annum. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident and critical illness insurance. Hospital indemnity, auto, home, pet and identity theft protection insurance. Short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k), pension and retirement health care benefits. Short‑term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays and parental leave. Employee stock purchase plans (full‑time associates), employee discount program and education assistance program. On‑site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer‑facing roles may need to undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance, please visit the recruiting support link on our career website. Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability or status as a covered veteran. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. We affirm our commitment to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity through affirmative action. #J-18808-Ljbffr