Human Resources Business Partner

Mission Produce Inc.

. Serve as a trusted HR partner to site-level leadership .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeOxnard • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,300 - $129,125 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, organizational structure, and compliance with employment laws, while effectively coaching and developing leadership capabilities. Proficient in analyzing HR metrics and managing complex HR matters with discretion and sound judgment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee RelationsHR Metrics AnalysisCalifornia Employment LawCoaching and DevelopmentBilingual in Spanish and English

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Hard Skills

HR ExperienceRisk AssessmentPerformance ManagementWorkforce PlanningJob DesignConflict ResolutionDocumentationSuccession PlanningTalent DevelopmentCompliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookHRIS System

Industry Keywords

Employee Relations ActivityHigh-Volume Operational Employee PopulationsEngagement ProgramsChange ManagementAudit-Ready HR Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted HR partner to site-level leadership
Align HR strategies with business goals and workforce needs
Provide guidance on organizational structure, workforce planning, job design, staffing alignment, team development, and leadership effectiveness
Analyze HR metrics including turnover, attendance, engagement, staffing levels, and employee relations activity
Serve as the primary point of contact for complex employee relations matters
Conduct objective investigations, assess risk, recommend corrective actions, and ensure consistent policy application
Coach managers on performance management, conflict resolution, communication, documentation, accountability, and engagement
Identify training needs and coordinate manager and employee development programs
Support succession planning, talent development, leadership readiness, and workforce continuity
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations and maintain audit-ready HR practices
Review policies, recommend updates, and support consistent application across departments and employee groups
Maintain a visible and credible HR presence while handling sensitive information confidentially
Participate in and help lead engagement programs, communication efforts, recognition initiatives, and change-management activities
Partner with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Safety, Legal, Compliance, and site leadership to resolve employee matters and improve processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a business partner, generalist, employee relations, or site-level HR role supporting high-volume operational employee populations
Ability to operate as a high-level individual contributor with sound judgment, discretion, and ownership of complex HR matters from intake through resolution
Strong employee relations and investigation experience, including assessing risk, documenting findings, recommending corrective action, and maintaining confidentiality
Experience supporting hourly, non-exempt, shift-based, and experienced employee populations
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws; California employment law experience strongly preferred
Ability to influence, coach, and build credibility with leaders and employees at all levels
Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage shifting priorities, sensitive issues, and competing business needs while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook; HRIS system experience preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English required