Human Resource Business Partner

Description

Betts Company is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team! In this role, you will partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support organizational goals across our multi-state operations. This position provides strategic HR guidance, manages employee relations, and oversees HR operations and support staff. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, solutions-oriented HR professional with strong California employment law knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to foster a positive and compliant work environment. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.

With a rich legacy spanning over 155 years, Betts is a family-owned company committed to serving the transportation and various industrial markets. As an industry leader, Betts is renowned for creating innovative, patented products made in the United States. For six generations, Betts Company has remained a continuously family-owned business, with its core values, known as The Betts Way, guiding its mission to Improve the Way Things Move® for customers, suppliers, and the communities it serves. Today, Betts proudly supports the transportation and industrial sectors through its three business units: Betts Spring Manufacturing, Betts Truck Parts & Service, and BettsHD.

Why Work for Betts Company?

· Paid vacation, sick time, plus 8 paid holidays

· Base salary plus discretionary bonus

· Annual performance-based salary increases

· Opportunities for career growth

· Excellent Company Values known as The Betts Way

· Positive Work Culture

· Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

· Company-sponsored life insurance coverage

· 401(k) retirement plan

Responsibilities

· Serve as a strategic HR partner to leadership, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.

· Partner with business leaders to identify workforce challenges and implement HR solutions that support business objectives.

· Supervise, coach, and develop HR support staff, ensuring effective and compliant HR operations.

· Oversee payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, offboarding, leaves of absence, HRIS administration, and employee records.

· Conduct workplace investigations, address complex employee relations matters, and recommend appropriate resolutions.

· Coach and advise managers on employee performance, corrective action, conflict resolution, and leadership development.

· Provide guidance on complex leaves of absence, accommodations, and employee separations.

· Support compensation reviews, job description development, performance management, and employee development initiatives.

· Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across multiple locations.

· Partner with leadership to support recruitment, employee engagement, retention, and organizational initiatives.

· Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and support data-driven decisions.

· Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with particular emphasis on California requirements.

· Oversee HR compliance audits, reporting, and process improvements.

· Perform other HR-related duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

· Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or similar role.

· Strong working knowledge of California employment laws and demonstrated experience applying California HR compliance requirements required.

· Experience supporting a multi-state organization, preferably with 200 or more employees.

· Experience in manufacturing, trucking, or transportation industries preferred.

· Previous experience supervising or leading HR staff preferred.

· Demonstrated experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and HR compliance.

· Experience overseeing payroll, benefits, leaves of absence, and other HR operational functions.

· Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

· Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain confidentiality.

· Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Paylocity.

· Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHRca highly desirable.

· Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.

EEO STATEMENT

Betts Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants, regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable local, state, or federal laws.

As a commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, our company operates as a DRUG-FREE workplace.

· We affirm our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

· Betts Company is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer.

· All candidates must be authorized and eligible to work in the USA upon hiring.

· Employment with Betts Company is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, educational verification, verification of previous work history, physical examination, and drug screening, as applicable and consistent with federal, state, and local laws.