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IEC Holden · 1 month ago

Human Resources Business Partner

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

IEC Holden is focused on establishing a high-trust, values-driven culture at their newly acquired Brockville facility. The Human Resources Business Partner will partner with site leadership to integrate people systems, strengthen leadership capability, and foster engagement and performance.

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Responsibilities

Cultural Integration and Trust-Building: Within 12 months, embed IEC’s core values and culture through consistent communication, visible leadership behaviors, and site-wide engagement initiatives

Great Place to Work Launch and Engagement: Achieve at least 90% participation and a minimum 10% improvement over baseline survey

Leadership Partnership and Accountability: Implement a clear accountability framework and tools for leaders to manage attendance, corrective actions, and performance independently—with HR coaching and support

HR Process Implementation and Leverage: Within six months, fully implement IEC’s core HR processes—recruitment, onboarding, performance development, and recognition—and ensure they are consistently used and owned by site leaders

Union Relationship and Compliance: Within three months, establish constructive, trust-based relationships with union representatives and ensure all HR practices fully align with the collective agreement, fostering collaborative problem-solving and proactive issue resolution

Leadership Communication and Recognition: Within 12 months, activate and embed recognition programs, ensuring they are actively used by both leaders and employees, with measurable engagement reflected in participation rates and employee feedback

Qualification

Change ManagementUnion RelationsAnalyticalProcess OrientationCollaborationRelevant Industry ExperienceTrusted AdvisorCulture ChampionInfluenceCoachingExecutionFollow-Through

Required

Trusted Advisor – Builds credibility quickly with leaders and employees; offers balanced, practical, and principle-based guidance

Culture Champion – Embodies IEC's values and actively models them; reinforces culture through daily interactions and decisions

Influence and Coaching – Confidently influences site leaders to adopt ownership for people and performance; uses coaching techniques to build leadership maturity

Change Management – Guides teams through integration and cultural change with empathy and structure; helps employees adapt to 'one IEC.'

Collaboration and Union Relations – Maintains productive relationships across all levels, including union leadership, promoting mutual trust and problem-solving

Execution and Follow-Through – Delivers on commitments, operationalizes plans, and ensures processes are embedded, not just announced

Analytical and Process Orientation – Uses data, trends, and metrics to inform decision-making and improve workforce outcomes

Relevant Industry Experience – Demonstrated experience in manufacturing or unionized environments, with understanding of operational workflows, labor agreements, and employee relations in similar settings