Ensure compliance with federal, state, province, and local employment regulations + Evaluate trends in employee relations issues and implement actions to mitigate recurrence through appropriate training, coaching, and discipline + Serve as a subject matter expert in labor relations, compensation, training, and talent acquisition + Convey difficult and challenging information to managers effectively **Change Management & Organizational Development:** + Develop and implement change management strategies to support business transformations + Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives + Utilize HR analytics to drive strategic decision-making and measure HR effectiveness **Project & Initiative Leadership:** + Manage HR projects and initiatives aligned with business strategies + Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness + Partner with compensation, benefits, and total rewards teams to develop strategic HR solutions + Assume technical leadership in functional HR areas, serving as a resource and expert within and outside the HR department + Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and discussions on HR programs, policies, and leadership development **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience + A minimum of 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience as an HR Business Partner + PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification desirable + Proven experience influencing senior leadership and driving organizational change + Strong financial and business acumen to align HR initiatives with business outcomes + Bilingual (Spanish) required. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** **Strategic Business Partnership:** + Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with business goals + Provide guidance on organizational design, talent strategy, and workforce planning + Collaborate with operations leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives + Support management on associate matters, including change management initiatives, recruiting and hiring processes, disciplinary actions, compensation matters, and turnover management + Develop and maintain effective business partner relationships by influencing leadership, providing coaching, and delivering workforce management solutions **Talent Management & Development:** + Oversee and enhance performance management, talent development, and succession planning processes + Mentor HR team members and support supervisory skills development + Facilitate the company’s succession planning initiatives to identify future leaders and support coaching and mentoring programs + Lead coaching and mentoring programs to develop future leaders + Support the employee development process, including talent review and job rotational assignments **Employee Relations & Compliance:** + Manage and resolve complex, high-risk, or sensitive employee relations issues, conducting thorough and objective investigations.