Manager, HR Business Partner - Costa Mesa, CA

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders, connecting people, culture, talent, and organizational effectiveness into a unified people agenda that enables business performance.

This role supports the Commercial organization and partners effectively across the business to attract, develop, engage, and retain the talent needed to achieve its strategic objectives. The HRBP helps leaders navigate organizational change, strengthen leadership capability, drive talent and succession strategies, foster culture of inclusion, and translate workforce insights into meaningful business outcomes.

ABOUT YOU

You are a proactive and strategic HRBP who is passionate about helping people and organizations perform at their best. You bring a strong foundation of HR expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, use data to inform recommendations, and approach challenges with curiosity, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Most importantly, you believe that great business results are achieved through engaged people, strong leadership, and a culture that enables everyone to do their best work.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO:

• Support the HR lifecycle and partner and work across HR and the business on recruitment, onboarding, employee development and offboarding.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and employees on performance management, employee relations, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, compensation & benefits, talent development and succession planning.
• Support design and implementation of organizational changes, workforce planning initiatives, and talent strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and support cross-functional HR projects and initiatives, ensuring effective project management, stakeholder alignment, change management, and successful delivery of business outcomes.
• Monitor employee engagement levels and partner with leaders to develop and implement action plans that enhance engagement, performance and retention.  
• Facilitate Talent Review processes and maintain succession plans and talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Lead performance calibration discussions and performance review cycles to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Partner with people leaders to create and action on individual development plans that strengthen organizational capability and support career growth.
• Collaborate and embed Commercial capabilities and HR behaviors into talent and people strategies.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and conduct thorough, objective investigations to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics, translating insights into recommendations that support business decision-making and organizational effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate employee data with HR systems, and provide reporting, analysis and insights as needed.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment practices, including conduct, mobility, compensation & benefits, talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, and performance management.
• You will be based in Costa Mesa, CA
• The base salary range listed for this position is $150,000- $165,000 and the salary within the range will be determined by the successful candidate's location, experience, skillset and other relevant factors.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• High energy, resilience, and the ability to champion and drive HR programs and initiatives across the business
• Forward-thinking mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimization to enhance efficiency and employee experience
• Strong results orientation with a positive, transparent, and ethical approach to leadership and decision-making
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and effectively manage competing priorities
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change, demonstrating resourcefulness, adaptability, a solutions-focused mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning and growth
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and trust in complex, matrixed organizational environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, coach, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, manage stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably supporting large employee populations and senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of U.S. labor laws, with knowledge of and exposure to international employment practices within a global business environment.
• Proficiency in HR technologies and systems, preferably Workday, along with strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Culture of Inclusion: Demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
• Self-Awareness: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness and reflection, understanding personal strengths, development opportunities, and the impact of actions and behaviours on others.
• People Agility: Builds effective relationships, navigates complex interpersonal dynamics with confidence, and leverages diverse perspectives to enhance collaboration and drive collective performance.
• Authentic and Passionate: Passionate about their job, our team, and our fellow employees. Always come with new and bold ideas to challenge the status quo and help keep the business and our employees energized.

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
 

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity. 

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

• Competitive Pay Package

• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)

• Retirement/Pension Plan

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.