Human Resources Business Partner/ Senior HR Generalist

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. Our client is a leading North American beverage company specializing in bottled water, with well-known brands like Poland Spring, Deer Park, and Ice Mountain. With over 39 locations and 150,000+ retail points, the company focuses on sustainability and responsible sourcing.

About the role

This is a 4-month onsite contract position based in Ontario, CA (91761), with a Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to leaders and employees on employee advocacy/engagement, conflict resolution, HR fundamentals, process training, employee relations, performance management, career development, talent assessment, talent acquisition & retention, and workplace investigations.
• Execute site-specific HR strategies and drive cultural initiatives and transformation across the sites.
• Ensure all employee relation issues are properly identified, reported, investigated, and resolved.
• Advise leaders and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, performance management, and discipline procedures at 100% compliance to promote an ethical and compliant work environment.
• Lead key HR processes including Leadership Training, Staffing Selection Processes, Onboarding, and employee development.
• Serve as a coach to leaders on their development and on employee relations issues.
• Oversee performance management, talent review, and succession planning programs.
• Facilitate compensation, benefits, employee, and leader training programming.
• Execute staffing initiatives, including development of leadership bench and seasonal staffing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all company, state, and federal guidelines.
• Serve as a member of the factory leadership team within each facility under your responsibility.
• Provide on-call support to the 24/7 facilities for critical issues, as needed.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field; PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Human Resources, ideally in a Generalist capacity.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or consumer products industry desired.
• Knowledge and application of appropriate federal and state regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and business management software; SAP preferred.
• Ability to provide support after usual business hours, including calls for critical issues and periodic weekend coverage.
• Passionate, employee advocate who enjoys employee-facing work and wants to make a difference in the organization.
• Ability to connect with all levels of the organization with a strong customer service focus.
• Strong influencing skills across functions; confidence to approach employees and leaders with difficult messages and defend positions, while advocating for employees.
• Supportive team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment, focusing on culture and engagement.
• Prior experience supporting benefits administration and annual enrollment processes.
• Process improvement and capability-building knowledge highly valued.
• Proven ability to gain trust and credibility with the workforce and lead through organizational change.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and program administration skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to drive fact-based conclusions and actions.
• Deals with ambiguity effectively and demonstrates a balance of courage and risk in decision-making.

Pay

$55.00 – $60.00 per hour.