Lead, HR Business Partner

**Type:** Full-Time | On-site / Hybrid | U.S. Based

**Salary Range:** $120,000 – $130,000 per year

**Bonus:** Up to 15 percent Annual

**Travel:** Up to 50% (Southern CA & Las Vegas region)

**Experience Required:** 8+ years (with Bachelor’s) or 6+ years (with Master’s)

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### **Position Overview**

The **Lead, HR Business Partner (HRBP)** will serve as a key strategic advisor to store and regional leaders across **Southern California and Las Vegas**. This role requires strong leadership, operational HR expertise, and a deep understanding of California labor law.

The ideal candidate will excel in driving **change management, employee engagement, and organizational performance** across multiple high-volume retail locations.

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### **Key Responsibilities**

* Partner with store and regional leadership to deliver strategic and proactive HR support.

* Lead initiatives in **employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning**.

* Drive **change management**, leadership coaching, and talent development programs.

* Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) on **Compensation, Benefits, DEI, and Learning**.

* Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for process and engagement improvements.

* Ensure compliance with **California labor laws and federal employment regulations**.

* Partner with recruitment and RPO teams to manage headcount and hiring needs.

* Influence HR policy enhancements, performance frameworks, and employee retention programs.

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### **Qualifications**

* 8+ years of progressive **HR Business Partner** experience (Bachelor’s) OR 6+ years (Master’s).

* Proven experience supporting **1,000+ employees** across multi-site retail or service operations.

* Strong expertise in **California labor laws** and compliance management.

* Excellent **communication, leadership, and conflict resolution** skills.

* Must be **local to West Covina, CA**, and available for frequent travel (up to 50%).

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### **Preferred / Nice-to-Have**

* **Bilingual (Spanish)** strongly preferred.

* **HR Certifications:** PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.

* Experience in **union or labor relations environments**.

* Prior HR leadership experience in **retail or hospitality industries**.

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### **Why Join**

* Opportunity to influence strategic HR decisions across multiple regions.

* Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus.

* Exposure to large-scale HR operations in a **dynamic retail environment**.

* Strong culture of collaboration, leadership support, and growth.