About the position The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a trusted HR advisor for the West region, with a strong emphasis on California operations. This role provides leadership and expertise across employee relations and human resources matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and complex compliance considerations. The HRBP partners with Regional Vice Presidents and field leadership teams to deliver thoughtful consultation and guidance, supporting employee engagement while driving sound business and people outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR support across the region, with strong focus of California operations.
• Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, and employment separations, ensuring timely and compliant resolution.
• Partner with Regional Vice Presidents and field leadership to support their operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment law requirements.
• Conduct monthly timekeeping audits for California locations and address compliance risks.
• Administer California‑specific programs, including remote equipment use stipends and required training programs such as workplace violence prevention and heat stress training.
• Partner with Training & Development to support learning initiatives that enhance employee capability and engagement.
• Analyze HR and employee relations data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Stay current on HR best practices and employment law, with particular expertise in California wage and hour, leave, and anti‑discrimination requirements.
• Conduct site visits to assigned locations, including facilities within a correctional environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum 6 years experience in California.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal employment law. Proven track record advising business partners regarding compliance with state wage and hour, leave and anti-discrimination laws.
• Experience delivering key metrics, high level of energy, commitment, optimism, and passion about the business and HR profession.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HR system.
• Ability to travel approximately up to 30 - 40% or as needed.
• This is a hybrid position with one day a week, working in our warehouse, located in Fontana, CA. Nice-to-haves
• PHR – preferred.
• SHRM - CP– preferred.

Benefits

• Medical w/prescription coverage
• Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs. Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits that can be selected to create the right package for you
• TKC also understands the importance of work life balance and planning for the future. To help with both of these, employees are eligible for paid time off and a Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages. Apply To this Job