Suja Life · 1 hour ago
HR Business Partner
Oceanside, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expSuja Life is a company focused on creating a people-first culture within its plant operations. The HR Business Partner will play a crucial role in supporting plant leadership, driving performance and engagement, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong culture aligned with Suja’s values.
Food ProcessingHospitalityOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Lead employee relations matters including investigations, corrective action, performance management, and conflict resolution
Serve as a visible, approachable HR presence on the plant floor
Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written), with the ability to conduct employee relations conversations and deliver HR guidance in both languages
Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, safety, and engagement
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
Partner with leaders on attendance, leaves of absence, accommodations, and return-to-work processes
Support audits, documentation, and consistent application of policies
Act as a trusted advisor to Plant Management on people strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management
Translate business and operational goals into practical people solutions
Support leaders in building strong teams, developing talent, and driving accountability
Utilize HR data and metrics to identify trends, measure HR effectiveness, and inform decision-making processes within the plant
Partner with Talent Acquisition on hourly and salaried hiring needs
Support onboarding, training, and retention initiatives for plant employees
Guide leaders through performance reviews, talent development, and succession planning
Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Learning & Development and HR Operations to support employee lifecycle needs
Be the eyes and ears in the plant to identify risks and opportunities
Support HR initiatives, programs, and change rollouts at the plant level
Help identify training needs within the plant and partner with the L&D Manager to develop programs to enhance employee skills and competencies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
Implement initiatives to promote employee engagement, recognition, and retention within the manufacturing plant
Regular and reliable attendance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field, PHR or SHRM a plus
5+ years HR experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment. CPG industry a plus
Strong knowledge of labor laws, regulations and HR best practices within California's manufacturing industry
Demonstrated knowledge in employee relations and HR compliance
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems, UKG a plus
Excellent English and Spanish oral, written and presentation communication skills required
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Must be agile and quick to respond to changes and the needs of Team Members and/or the organization
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Ability to navigate complex employee situations
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Self-motivated, personable, strong attention to detail and follow up
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ethical and compassionate
Proven ability to build relationships
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Additional ancillary benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Juice Benefits! 🍊
Company
Suja Life
Suja is a producer of cold-pressed juices that help people transform their lives through conscious nutrition.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$47.22MKey Investors
Evolution Media
2021-07-13Acquired
2017-11-08Private Equity· $1.15M
2015-02-05Private Equity· $20M
Leadership Team
J
Jeff Pedersen
CFO
B
Bryan Riblett
Chief Innovation Officer
Recent News
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