HR Business Partner

Position Summary

Fluid Systems Division, Irvine is seeking an HR Business Partner to manage the employee lifecycle for a designated client group of 150-200 employees. Responsibilities include recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, engagement, and offboarding. The ideal candidate will foster positive employee relations by enhancing communication, problem resolution, and teamwork. This role also involves implementing continuous improvement measures to optimize HR administrative processes and programs.

Join us to drive a supportive and efficient HR environment that empowers our workforce.

Increase employee commitment and maintain positive, employee relations by initiating actions and/or processes that improve overall communication, problem resolution, and teamwork.

Provide one‑on‑one coaching and serve an arbitration role in unresolved or difficult situations; implement and reinforce progressive discipline and peer panel processes and training; facilitate team discussions.

Develop programs to improve employee relations/morale and promote a participative, inclusive workplace.

Organize and/or conduct site‑wide training needs and skills assessments; establish criteria and measures training effectiveness; promote, model, and reinforce learning.

Impact organizational capabilities through a quality hiring and selection process that provides the appropriate mix of skills, talent, and diversity. May be involved in sourcing, interviewing, and screening applicants at high levels and other related selection activities.

Consult with division/site staff to develop and implement succession plans and other career development initiatives; provide input on organizational restructuring and outsourcing alternatives.

Increase the understanding and consistent application of company policies through training and communication programs. Identify the need for new or revised policies; coordinate policy revisions and approvals. Interpret policy and may review personnel actions or decisions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legislation.

Conduct in‑depth analyses of compensation programs and practices to maintain competitive pay practices and ensure compliance with legal changes. Advise and educate team leaders and division/organizational staff on compensation planning; consolidate and report on organization‑wide increase budgets and trends; guide leaders in evaluating compensation and classification decisions.

Communicate, administer, and promote employee benefit and wellness programs. Develop recommendations for benefit program changes or enhancements and research trends and competitiveness. May lead or participate in health, wellness, or safety committees.

Create efficient HR administrative processes by applying continuous improvement measures and methods. Analyze proposed changes and recommend, plan for, and implement system and process improvements.

Analyze and interpret data and make comparative analyses and long‑term recommendations. Compile diverse or complex data and prepare complex reports for managers or to meet applicable government reporting requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and prevent disclosure of confidential information. Conduct highly sensitive internal investigations into Human Resources or other business matters as required. Prepare a strategy, collect and present information, and represent the company at court or regulatory agency hearings.

Study existing and new legislation, audit current policies and practices, and obtain opinions from legal counsel to ensure compliance and reduce potential company liability.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing HR-related publications, establishing industry networks, and/or participating in professional associations.

Act as a consultant to management on issues of significant organizational importance. Identify mentoring needs; train and mentor less experienced team members. May provide leadership to others or to ad hoc teams; may serve as functional expert.

Share specialized knowledge with others. Represent the company on specific projects, establish goals and…