Lead, HR Business Partner

Our Retail Client is seeking a strong HR Business Partner to join their team!

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert guidance and support to store leaders on all HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that aligns with company values and promotes teammate engagement.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to implement enterprise-wide initiatives related to talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI.
• Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive positive operational impact.
• Ensure compliance with California labor laws and company policies.
• Lead change management efforts and initiatives that enhance teammate engagement and retention.
• Oversee headcount management and partner with the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) team to ensure effective staffing across the region.
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-unit/location retail environments, preferably high-volume settings.
• Strong working knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% as needed.
• Consistent work history demonstrating progressive responsibility.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
• Experience with union environments and labor relations.
  
  

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $120,000 to $130,000. Compensation is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

This role is on-site and requires you to be located in or near West Covina, CA, US.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.