HR Business Partner (Perris, California)

About Us

Exol is bringing industry-leading automation to businesses of all sizes through an innovative warehouse-as-a-service model. We provide flexible and scalable outsourced warehouse services, specializing in automated warehousing solutions for the efficient movement of goods in cases and pallets across wholesale, retail, and general merchandising sectors. Exol is an independently managed joint venture between Symbotic and Softbank.

The Human Resources organization is responsible for recruitment, administration, compensation, benefits, training & development, performance management, and employee relations.

About the Role

Exol is seeking a collaborative, flexible, and results-oriented HR Business Partner to join our team at the Perrys, California warehouse site. As a key member of the HR function, you will help build our foundational people infrastructure from the ground up. Reporting to the VP of HR, you will serve as the primary human resources architect and point of contact for our logistics and warehouse teams. This is a high-visibility role requiring a constant presence on the warehouse floor to drive a culture of safety, productivity, and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Policy Development & Strategic Building Framework Creation: Lead the design and implementation of site-specific HR policies, including employee handbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs) tailored to a high-volume warehouse.
• Engagement Strategy: Build a comprehensive employee engagement roadmap from scratch, focusing on culture-building, feedback loops, and retention initiatives.
• Safety Training Design: Partner with Operations to develop and launch a robust safety training curriculum, ensuring all employees are certified and compliant with OSHA standards.
• Performance Systems: Establish the site’s first formal performance management framework, including goal-setting processes, appraisal templates, and manager training.
• Performance Management & Coaching Guidance: Provide ongoing performance management coaching and development for warehouse supervisors and managers.
• Succession Pipeline: Identify high-potential hourly employees and partner with site leadership to build succession pipelines for shift lead and supervisor roles.
• Recognition: Support the design and rollout of a site-specific recognition program to drive engagement and reduce turnover.
• Reporting: Track and report on key performance indicators such as absenteeism, tardiness, and productivity trends.
• Employee Relations & Compliance Investigations: Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues through effective, objective, and thorough investigations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain in-depth knowledge of federal and state (California) employment laws to reduce legal risks.
• Workers' Compensation: Serve as the on-site liaison for workers' compensation claims and partner with local clinics to support injured employees.
• Retention Insights: Conduct regular stay and exit interviews to surface risks and report findings to leadership.
• HR Operations & Site Support Recruiting & Onboarding: Partner with recruiting and lead the "Day 1" orientation experience for all hourly employees.
• Data Integrity: Ensure high employee data quality in Workday and analyze site-specific metrics to recognize trends.
• Payroll & Benefits: Partner with the payroll team to resolve pay discrepancies and serve as the on-site benefits resource for hourly staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of HR experience, ideally in a Generalist or Business Partner capacity supporting a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Builder Mindset: Proven experience or a strong desire to build HR processes from scratch in a new team environment.
• Core Skills: Extensive experience in performance management, employee relations, and policy drafting.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Workday and MS Suite (intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Communication: Ability to interact effectively with both floor-level employees and senior leadership.
• Certifications: PHR/SHRM-CP or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Location: Primary work location is the Perris, California warehouse site (5 days on-site).
• Environment: Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 32° to 105° Fahrenheit.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Safety Gear: Required to wear proper PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toed boots, eyeglasses, and ear protection) when on the floor.

Travel

Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

Pay

The base range for this position in the posted location is $134,400.00 - $183,000.00, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO, and/or other benefits.