Appearance Technology Group · 5 days ago
Human Resource Business Partner
Santa Clarita, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAppearance Technology Group is a chemical production company based in Santa Clarita, and they are seeking a Human Resource Business Partner to serve as the primary HR generalist for their facilities. This role involves providing comprehensive HR support, including employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management, while ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Act as the primary HR contact for all employees and leaders at the Santa Clarita facility
Partner with the Plant Manager and leadership team to align HR strategies with operational, cultural, and business objectives
Provide coaching, guidance, and support for employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolutions
Oversee performance management processes including goal-setting, mid-year and annual reviews, corrective actions, and professional development
Support organizational design, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives
Lead full-cycle recruitment for the facility, including hourly production roles and salaried professional roles
Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, define hiring needs, and create effective recruitment strategies
Source candidates, manage applicant screening and interview processes, and ensure a positive candidate experience
Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new hires, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and engaging start
Maintain partnerships with local workforce agencies, community organizations, and trade schools to support pipeline development
Serve as the site lead for HRIS accuracy, maintenance, and data integrity across all employee lifecycle activities (hiring, promotions, transfers, separations)
Prepare HR reports and dashboards, analyze workforce trends, and provide insights to support operational and strategic decisions
Maintain personnel files, compliance documentation, and HR records in accordance with company policies and California regulations
Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for the site, including entry of hours, audits, corrections, and coordination with corporate payroll
Troubleshoot HRIS and payroll-related issues resolve system concerns
Serve as a subject matter expert on company benefits and support employees with benefits questions, enrollment, and issue resolution
Manage disability claims, workers’ compensation coordination, FMLA/CFRA, and other leave programs; act as the liaison between employees, managers, and third-party administrators
Support HR communications across multiple sites, including developing content for town halls, newsletters, and company-wide announcements
Ensure consistent application of HR programs, policies, and procedures across supported sites
Ensure compliance with California labor laws, safety regulations, wage & hour rules, and internal company policies
Partner with EHS and site leadership to reinforce safety culture and compliance with regulatory requirements
Maintain HR operational excellence by ensuring timely documentation, policy adherence, and continuous improvement of HR processes
Lead site-level employee engagement strategy, partnering with leadership to foster a positive, inclusive, high-performance workplace culture
Coordinate and facilitate engagement activities such as recognition programs, appreciation events, team-building activities, and milestone celebrations
Manage the employee engagement survey process—launch, data analysis, communication of results, and action-planning with leaders
Monitor engagement trends, turnover indicators, and employee feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend solutions
Champion initiatives that support employee well-being, morale, communication transparency, and a culture of trust and accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Must be able to communicate effectively in both Spanish and English
Must be able to work on-site Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00pm
Strong knowledge of California employment law, wage & hour, workers' compensation, leave programs, and payroll requirements
Experience with full-cycle recruiting, hourly and salaried hiring, and onboarding
Proficiency with HRIS platforms, data reporting, and HR analytics
Excellent communication skills with experience producing employee communications
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work onsite in a high-paced manufacturing setting
Preferred
Experience processing or coordinating payroll in a multi-shift or production environment preferred
Company
Appearance Technology Group
Appearance Technology Group (ATG) is a privately held portfolio of brands that formulates and manufactures superlative, innovative, safe, and environmentally conscious automotive detailing products and solutions that restore and protect a vehicle throughout its life cycle for both DIY and professional industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase