Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: Temporary HR Business Partner

Location: Carlsbad, CA (Onsite)

Type: Temporary (through end of year; part-time or full-time considered)

We are seeking an experienced Temporary HR Business Partner to support our laboratory operations in a fast-paced, high-production environment. This role will serve as a strategic and hands-on partner to leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, compliance, and performance management while ensuring alignment with California employment laws.

The ideal candidate is a confident, solutions-oriented HR professional with strong investigative experience, the ability to manage complex employee issues, and a proven track record of developing and documenting clear, compliant standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to laboratory leadership and management teams on employee relations, performance management, and compliance matters
• Lead and manage complex employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, ensuring consistent and fair outcomes
• Conduct thorough, objective workplace investigations and provide well-documented findings and recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, with a strong emphasis on California labor laws
• Provide guidance and support related to ADA accommodations, interactive process management, and Workers’ Compensation cases
• Develop, review, and document HR policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to support operational consistency and compliance
• Partner with leadership to address workforce challenges in a high-production environment, balancing business needs with employee engagement and risk mitigation
• Support change management initiatives and provide coaching to managers on best practices for employee management
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and documentation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory requirements as needed

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing, laboratory, or high-production environment
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law required
• Demonstrated experience with ADA compliance and Workers’ Compensation processes