Human Resources Partner

About the role

Ecolab is seeking an HR Partner to support our City of Industry, CA, Carson City, CA, San Bernardino, CA, and Vancouver, WA sites. This role will have responsibility for 275 associates and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Coach and advise managers on performance, development, engagement, employee relations, and workforce decisions
• Use data, insights, and sound HR judgment to help leaders build high-performing teams and address emerging talent needs
• Support implementation of enterprise HR programs and COE-led processes across your client groups
• Partner with Strategic HR Partners, COEs, Shared Services, Legal, and business leaders to deliver consistent, compliant, and practical HR solutions
• Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters with care, speed, and appropriate partnership
• Support performance management, development planning, talent movement, and localized talent initiatives
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve HR processes and the employee experience
• Foster a positive work environment that supports engagement, well-being, inclusion, and Ecolab’s culture
• Help managers and associates embrace new ways of working and navigate change effectively
• Ensure HR practices align with Ecolab policies and applicable legal, safety, and regulatory requirements

Key Accountabilities

• Enable leaders to make thoughtful people decisions using data, insights, and enterprise HR guidance
• Deliver timely, balanced, and well-documented employee relations support
• Build manager capability through coaching, tools, and practical problem-solving
• Strengthen employee experience by connecting enterprise programs to local business needs
• Surface feedback, trends, and opportunities that help COEs and HR partners improve programs and processes
• Promote compliance, consistency, and responsible risk management across people practices

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is an adaptable HR professional who combines strong employee relations judgment with business acumen, curiosity, and a passion for helping people and teams succeed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR business partner, employee relations, or manager coaching experience in a plant and/or distribution center
• Demonstrated ability to advise leaders, resolve complex people matters, and balance employee experience with business needs
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to use data and insights to inform recommendations and improve outcomes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program