HR Business Partner

Your role will involve:

• Providing expert guidance on Employee Relations and Industrial Relations, with a strong focus on compliance with California labor laws and wage and hour regulations
• Supporting onboarding and exit processes, including new hire orientation and benefits communication tailored to a primarily hourly workforce
• Mentoring and coaching department leaders and supervisors on employee engagement, retention strategies, and effective people management practices
• Delivering training sessions to managers, particularly on labor law compliance and people processes, to foster proactive leadership and reduce turnover
• Collaborating with the Director of People & Culture and stakeholders to implement effective workforce planning and organizational development initiatives
• Assisting in the administration of compensation programs and monitoring performance appraisal processes to ensure fairness and consistency
• Leading project management efforts to analyze turnover and attendance data, developing actionable retention strategies and improving recruitment practices
• Ensuring adherence to all federal, state, and local regulatory standards governing employment practices, with particular attention to California-specific requirements
• Partnering closely with the recruitment team to support hiring needs across multiple California facilities, including hybrid work arrangements and occasional travel
• Providing occasional support to other functions as needed, including participation in team-building activities and cross-regional collaboration

Who you are:

• 3+ years’ experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar HR role, with demonstrated ability to resolve complex employee relations issues and support frontline and hourly employee populations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Law, Psychology, or Organizational Development.
• Preferred experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems; willingness to learn if not currently proficient.
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws, wage and hour compliance, and employment regulations relevant to hourly and non-exempt employees.
• Experience partnering with operations and field service leadership to provide proactive HR guidance and workforce planning.
• Skilled in coaching managers on people processes, employee relations, and difficult situations to foster positive workplace culture and prevent unionization.
• Ability to analyze turnover and attendance data to develop and implement retention strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple levels of leadership.
• Well organized with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Self-confident, energetic, and a creative problem solver with a sense of humor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong customer service orientation and a collaborative team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.
• This role requires regular travel between Fresno, Hayward, and other California facilities; occasional overnight stays may be necessary.

Why Daniels?

• Be part of a mission-driven company focused on growth and innovation in the healthcare and environmental services sector
• Work with a collaborative and supportive team that values your input and professional development
• Enjoy opportunities for career advancement and skill-building through ongoing training and mentorship
• Make a real impact by supporting essential services and helping to create safer, healthier communities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Inclusive, diverse, and engaging workplace culture