People and Culture Business Partner - Ontario, CA

Company Background Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high purity gas and fluid systems, as well as precision cleaning of components and hardware at the company's Cleanroom facilities. Astro Pak provides services to over 15 sectors including: Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and other selected Industrial markets. The company, founded in 1959, has performed on-site precision chemical cleaning in every State of the Union as well as several projects in Asia, continental Europe, England, Ireland and Mexico.
Position Opportunity
Through a broad scope of knowledge and a proactive, relational approach, our People & Culture Business Partner will consult with business units to facilitate the effective leadership and care of our people, throughout the team member life cycle. The People & Culture Business Partner will serve as the primary point of contact for our business units and will be responsible for a variety of critical functions, including but not limited to, the management of complex employee relations issues, leadership development, leave management, performance management, and team member engagement. As a key member of our team, the People & Culture Business Partner will collaboratively work with leaders across the organization to foster and promote the engagement of the business's core values at all levels.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Provides human resources consultation and support to designated, multi-state business units to define and execute P&C strategies that enable accomplishment of business objectives.
• Utilize knowledge of various P&C functions to provide tactical support to line managers, providing support for managers in development of employees, documentation of employee performance, corrective action plans, performance reviews, and disciplinary action.
• Provide guidance to convert strategies into result-driven actions.
• Provides change management support as needed.
• Build strong relationships with management and employees through a highly consultative and collaborative approach; positioning People & Culture as a credible, go-to department.
• Act as a dedicated champion for the organizational health and effective culture of partner business units: proactively listen to issues arising from workforce, discern trends/shifts in engagement, and provide recommendations related to engagement strategy, workforce planning, leadership development and other critical elements to organizational health.
• Serve as a reliable partner for our managers by providing counsel on company policies, employee issues and discipline, employee changes and risk mitigation.
• Perform an active role in providing conflict resolution; work on resolving complex or high-risk conflicts with assistance from Manager, People & Culture Business Partner.
• Manage leave of absences to ensure full compliance with FMLA, CFRA and PDL.
• Maintains and monitors all workers' compensation case files; follows-up on open cases.
• Collaborates with other P&C leaders and functions (talent acquisition, benefits/compensation) in the interest of advancing P&C goals and initiatives.
• Provides guidance and develops junior members of the P&C team.
• Champion an impactful, engaging culture by demonstrating alignment between our practices and values.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• All other duties as assigned by direct management.

Qualifications
Education/Training/Certifications: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred. High school degree and equivalent experience required. Human Resources certification preferred.
Related Experience:

• Four (4) to Six (6) years of well-rounded HR experience with at least two (2) years of experience in functional HR roles or HR Business Partner experience.
• Multi-site location client support experience a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant labor laws and practices.
• Previous experience in coaching employees and management through complex, difficult issues.
• Proven and successful problem-solving experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbal and written. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.
• Keen discernment and emotional intelligence in gauging legal risk and cultural impact of decisions.
• Ability to engage with people at all levels of the company with diverse backgrounds.
• High discretion and professionalism.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Environment:

• Must be able to perform above listed duties/responsibilities in the field and cleanroom facilities.
• Must be able to travel to other locations (~20%).
• Will be exposed to dusty and noisy conditions periodically.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use of hands, fingers
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Climb and balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk and hear
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Salary and Benefits

• The pay for this position has a salary of $75,000 to $82,500 annual. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition to highly employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, Astro Pak offers competitive retirement savings and 401k plans, flexible spending, family leave, training, paid time off, travel pay/per diems and overtime opportunities.

Astro Pak Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Astro Pak prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.