What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead, HR Business Partner position at LinQ Global Group?
Position: Lead, HR Business Partner
Location: Onsite | Hybrid — West Covina, CA, 91791
(Must be local and within driving distance; travel up to 50% required across Southern CA & Las Vegas region)
Compensation:
Additional Bonus: 15% annual
No relocation assistance
No sponsorship available
Travel: Up to 50% (eligible for car rental or mileage reimbursement)
Experience & Requirements:
8 years of HR Business Partner experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6 years with a Master’s degree.
Experience supporting 1000 employees across multi-site retail locations.
Strong knowledge of California labor laws and federal employment regulations.
Proven ability to manage multi-unit operations and partner with store leaders across regions.
Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Must be local to West Covina, CA and available to travel regularly.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have:
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
HR Certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
Experience in union or labor relations environments.
Prior experience in retail or similar high-volume industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with store and regional leadership to deliver proactive, strategic HR support.
Guide employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) on initiatives in Talent Development, Compensation, Benefits, and DEI.
Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify operational and engagement improvements.
Ensure compliance with California employment laws and company policies.
Drive change management and initiatives focused on teammate engagement and retention.
Oversee headcount management and coordinate with RPO for regional staffing needs.