Senior HR Business Partner

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

The Impact You Will Make

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner is a key member of our HR team, responsible for managing a wide range of human resources functions. This role involves partnering with the site leadership teams to drive HR initiatives and deliver exceptional employee support. The Senior HR Generalist plays a critical role in developing and implementing policies and programs that enhance workforce engagement, performance, and development while maintaining strong relations with Kindeva on-site colleagues and ensuring a fair and compliant work environment.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Weekends and nights as needed). 

Responsibilities

• Updates/creates job descriptions as needed, ensuring FLSA compliance.
• Assist with the new hire onboarding processes, including onboarding new hires (welcome emails, org announcements, preparing onboarding documents, conducting new hire orientation).
• Responsible for creating physical & digital personnel files for new hires.
• Assist with benefits administration and leave administration in partnership with the Benefits and Total Rewards teams.
• Facilitate termination processes, including but not limited to, termination checklists and applicable task completion, and works with HRC to process employee changes in HRIS
• Assist members of management and all other colleagues with questions regarding compensation in partnership with the payroll team.
• Supports management and colleagues with performance management, employee relations, and performs investigations, as appropriate. Report findings to the Director of Human Resources with recommendations.
• Perform investigations, as appropriate. Report findings and recommendations to the Director of Human Resources.
• Create desk procedures and standard operating procedures (SOP) for respective HR-related tasks/duties on the shared drive.
• In conjunction with the Director of Human Resources, assist managers with HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Performs customer service functions by answering colleague requests and questions; specifically responsible for answering any questions related to policy interpretation, leave of absence, employee relations, and benefits within 24 business hours.
• Leads and/or develops human resource efforts of site’s recognition programs, employee development, lunch and learns, and new hire orientation.
• Occasionally responds to irritated, emotional, or upset individuals in an appropriate professional manner
• Constantly read or listen, comprehend, and follow instructions presented through spoken or written form.
• Frequent engagement with others on a regular basis requiring excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Organize and prioritize information and processes to meet frequent demands/deadlines.
• Frequent use of independent judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information and sensitive situations.
• In conjunction with the Director of Human Resources, manages the annual performance management and merit increase process for assigned client groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in HR, including expertise in, employee relations, training, and policy development.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations (specifically in California, is helpful)
• Extensive knowledge of federal and California state laws & leave laws (e.g., FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL, ADA).
• Excellent written and oral communication, with great listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and execute multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to maintain focus, confidentiality, and collaborate proactively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team-oriented environment
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills—both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Suite, Dayforce, and Kronos
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• High emotional intelligence, flexibility, and a strong sense of urgency are key to success in this role.

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