Senior HR Business Partner

Position: Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Department: HR
Reports To: Sr. HR Manager
Salary Type: Exempt
Location: Irwindale HQ
Salary: $90K-112K

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!
Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:
The Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) will play a key role in supporting the Corporate HR function by driving the execution of critical HR strategies and programs. Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, the Sr. HRBP will partner closely with mid-level managers and leadership teams to manage employee relations, deliver high-impact HR initiatives, and ensure consistent and fair people practices across the organization.
This role will lead the execution of HR programs (such as Inclusive Hiring), support cyclical processes, support cross-functional projects, and provide HR data analysis to inform strategic decision-making. The Sr. HRBP will act as a trusted resource for performance management, compliance, and employee engagement while also having responsibility for core HR administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, helping to translate HR strategy into action in close partnership with the HR Corporate team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and design HR programs ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct investigations and fact-finding interviews, writing up findings and recommending actions for minor to moderate issues, while escalating complex or high-risk cases as necessary.
• Coach and support mid-level managers on writing performance documentation, developing performance improvement plans (PIPs), and attending performance discussions as an HR presence, ensuring consistency and fairness across teams.
• Support the execution of HR strategy and handle policy updates, compliance activities, employee communications, and engagement initiatives.
• Evaluate and identify learning and training opportunities for managers and associates; develop and implement training plans to address gaps or foster ongoing development in alignment with business needs.
• Support HR KPI deliverables through reporting and data analytics, analyzing HR data and metrics to support strategic decision-making and business goals.
• Serve as a go-to resource for HR questions not covered by HR reps, providing support and advice as needed.
• Support exit interviews and the offboarding process, ensuring smooth transitions and capturing insights for organizational improvement.
• Oversee the leave of absence and reasonable accommodation process and provide support to HR team.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies, mitigating any risk in HR practices.
• Support the Sr. HR Manager on the execution of cross-functional projects, contributing to the broader organizational objectives.
• Provide leadership and support to people managers in corporate departments regarding performance management, employee relations, staffing, interviewing, investigations, interactive processes, and development support.
• Work closely with Sr. HR Manager on HR projects, ensuring successful implementation and completion.
• Lead and drive the Inclusive Hiring Program, ensuring diversity and equity are embedded in recruitment practices.
• Support change management initiatives by planning and executing communication strategies, training, and team transitions.
• Partner with Sr. HR Manager to design and facilitate leadership development efforts, focusing on succession planning and future talent readiness.

Qualifications:

• Progressive experience in Human Resources, including employee relations, performance management, program execution, and cross-functional project support.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR program implementation and driving change management initiatives.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, data reporting, and HR analytics to support data-driven decision-making.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates a positive, solution-focused attitude and professionalism in all interactions.
• Operates with a strong sense of urgency while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Highly people-oriented with strong interpersonal skills; builds trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive HR matters.
• Proactive, self-driven, and committed to continuous improvement and excellence in HR service delivery.