Human Resources Business Partner
This role is responsible aligns business objectives with employees and leaders in designated business units and serves as a consultant to organizational leaders on Human Resources related issues. This individual is responsible for assessing and anticipating HR-related needs and proactively seeking to develop integrated solutions.
The HRBP develops partnerships across the organization to deliver value added service to leaders and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization through employee relations, engagement, talent strategy, training and organizational development, performance management, compensation, risk and legal compliance.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for others in the organization.
Who Is Prolacta Bioscience?
We give babies a brighter future by unlocking the biological power of human milk. Established in 1999, Prolacta Bioscience is a privately held life sciences company that has touched the lives of more than 100,000 premature infants globally. Prolacta is the world’s leading hospital provider of 100% human milk– based nutritional products.Based in Southern California, we employ more than 300 people globally, many of whom have dedicated their lives to neonatal care.
For more information, please visit www.prolacta.com
How you will contribute
This role will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to the growth of our organization and develop your professional skills by…- Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations
- Partner and collaborate with leaders and HR team members to develop solutions, policies, and procedures as needed
- Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance in partnership with legal counsel
- Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders including coaching, counseling, career development and disciplinary actions
- Work closely with leaders and employees to improve working relationships, build morale, increase productivity and improve retention
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the HRIS system including running reports and metrics
- Assist in the development, implementation and management of a company-wide recruitment and retention program
- Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
- Assist in the recruitment efforts of the company and ensure effective onboarding of new employees.
- Identify training needs for business units and individual coaching needs and participate in evaluation and monitoring of success of training programs
- Support and participate in the performance review and performance management processes
- Manage activities, provide advice, and make recommendations to improve administration of assigned HR policies, processes, and programs (e.g., talent management, succession planning, performance management employee development, headcount planning, etc.)
- Conduct stay interviews and exit interviews, compile and analyze data, and make recommendations to the leadership team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
- Maintain continuity of HR Practices and be aware of what impact variances have within the organization, while recommending improvements as appropriate
- Attend training and participate in knowledge sharing activities to expand and improve own competencies for current role and potential career advancement opportunities
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of broad-based experience in Human Resources
- Demonstrated experience in recruiting and talent management
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge and experience in HRIS software system administration
- Advanced working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
- Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal relationship skills
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to exercise tact and good judgment and the capability to prioritize appropriately and maintain a professional demeanor while working in a busy environment on a variety of projects
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is preferred
- Strategic planning experience
- Ability to work effectively with limited supervision
- Expertise in conflict management
- Effective relationship building skills
- Ability to operate in a complex matrix environment
- Visionary and forward-thinking
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing organizational needs
- Strong Critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Strong business ethics
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the requirements listed above
How Prolacta benefits you
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From up to 100% healthcare coverage starting on your first day, to discretionary stock options and 401(k) match, we value our employees’ health and financial wellbeing.We offer four weeks PTO during your first year of employment and support our new parents with a generous time-off program. We encourage employees to participate in our employee affinity groups, take volunteer time off, and provide access to different educational opportunities.
What else do you need to know
Location: Hybrid – must be able to work in the Duarte and City of Industry locations weekly or when neededSchedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific Time
Travel: Minimal
FLSA: Exempt
Depending on your residential location certain laws might regulate the way Prolacta manages applicant data. California Residents, please review our Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants for further information, this can be found on Prolacta.com on www.prolacta.com . By submitting your application, you are agreeing and acknowledging that you have read and understand the above notice.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate (e.g., talking/ hearing), walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach things. The employee is occasionally required to taste, smell, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Sedentary to light work; repetitive motions; pushing; pulling; visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal.
EEO Statement
“Prolacta Bioscience, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.” Prolacta Bioscience, Inc. is committed to a proactive program of affirmative action and diversity development. The Company will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status.
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