Human Resources Business Partner

Position:Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Valencia, CA

Job :873

# of Openings:0

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Salary Status: $98k - $115k DOE

FLSA: Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time

Reports to: HR Manager

Position Overview: VPET USA is a strategic, hands-on Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership and a driving force behind our people strategy. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business objectives and workforce needs, partnering directly with operations leaders to build a high-performing, engaged, and compliant manufacturing environment.

This is not a back-office role. You will spend time on the production floor, understand the rhythms of our plastics manufacturing processes, and translate operational goals into practical people solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy solving real problems, and want your work to have a direct impact on both employees and the bottom line, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with plant leadership and department managers to align HR initiatives with production goals, business priorities, and operational realities
• Act as a coach and sounding board for site leaders on organizational design, team structure, and people decisions
• Bring data-driven insights to leadership discussions that connect workforce trends to business outcomes

• Collaborate with operations to forecast staffing needs across shifts, seasons, and production cycles
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles such as machine operators, technicians, and front-line supervisors
• Identify skills gaps and develop plans to address current and future workforce demands

• Support full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles, working closely with hiring managers and recruiting partners
• Strengthen local employer branding to compete effectively in regional labor markets
• Track and improve key hiring metrics, including time-to-fill and cost-per-hire

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, conflicts, and workplace investigations
• Coach managers and supervisors on fair, consistent, and respectful handling of performance and disciplinary matters
• Foster a positive workplace culture and help resolve issues before they escal

• Guide managers through performance review cycles, goal setting, and constructive feedback
• Help identify high performers, support development plans, and address performance gaps
• Promote a culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement

• Ensure site practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as OSHA and safety regulations
• Maintain accurate records and support internal audits and regulatory reporting
• Partner with safety teams to reinforce a strong culture of workplace safety

• Own the employee experience from onboarding through offboarding at your assigned site
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze turnover drivers, and recommend retention strategies

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related field
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline preferred

• Professional certification strongly preferred, including PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 1 full year in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role
• Direct experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, or plant environment preferred
• Proven track record partnering with operations leadership in a multi-shift setting

• Manufacturing acumen: Genuine understanding of plant operations, shift structures, and the unique demands of a production environment
• Labor law knowledge: Strong command of federal and state employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and workplace safety standards
• Data analysis: Ability to interpret HR metrics, spot trends, and turn data into clear, actionable…