What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Business Partner position at Yusen Terminals LLC?
Yusen Terminals LLC (“YTI,” based in Terminal Island (Los Angeles), CA, is wholly owned by Ocean Network Express (ONE), with office headquarters in Singapore.
YTI operates a state-of-the-art marine container terminal in the Port of Los Angeles. YTI was established in 1991 at the Port’s Berths 212-218. The services we provide are stevedoring and terminal operations for Premier Alliance (ONE, HMM and Yang Ming lines) as well as slot chartering from Evergreen, CMA-CGM, APL, COSCO and OOCL. We also have independent vessel operators Cool Carrier and Hapag Lloyd. As a full-service marine terminal, YTI provides modern technology, equipment, on-dock rail, storage facilities and Alternative Maritime Power (AMP®). YTI’s highly experienced management team are devoted to efficient cargo handling with a focus on service delivery and customer satisfaction. We currently operate 10 Post Panamax Gantry cranes including 6 state-of-the-art Super Post Panamax Gantry cranes. YTI is focused on giving all our customers a reliable “Best-in-Class” service delivery as well as a complete suite of marine terminal services to the shipping and transportation community.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and want to make an impact in a global industry, YTI is the place for you!
Our Core Values:
At the heart of everything we do are our values:
Caring – We prioritize well-being and teamwork
Collaboration – We believe in trust and shared success.
Commitment –We deliver on promises and strive for excellence.
Role Summary
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and hands-on partner to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. This role focuses on driving talent strategies, employee engagement, and compliance while building scalable HR processes that support growth and retention in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
What You Will Do:
- Act as a strategic advisor to leadership and managers.
- Drive HR initiatives in talent management, employee engagement, and compliance.
- Partner on workforce planning, performance management, and succession strategies.
- Manage employee relations and foster a positive, inclusive culture.
- Implement training programs and monitor effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with California labor laws and HR best practices.
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource administration, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or related field from 4-year accredited university required.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource administration, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or related field from 4-year accredited university required.
- 6 years of broad-based HR experience with progressive HRBP experience providing advice, counsel and coaching to senior leaders with the ability to influence and champion effective leadership and change, developing strong business partnerships to support achievement of business objectives within assigned business groups; union experience a plus.
- Professional certification by the Society for Human Resources Management a plus
- Skilled with computer applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook, creative thinker with the ability to formulate and express a contrarian viewpoint.
- Experience in strategic HR support for small to mid-sized organizations.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
- Experience in training program design and implementation.
- 6 years of broad-based HR experience with progressive HRBP experience providing advice, counsel and coaching to senior leaders with the ability to influence and champion effective leadership and change, developing strong business partnerships to support achievement of business objectives within assigned business groups; union experience a plus.
- Professional certification by the Society for Human Resources Management a plus
- Skilled with computer applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook, creative thinker with the ability to formulate and express a contrarian viewpoint
- Experience in strategic HR support for small to mid-sized organizations.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
- Experience in training program design and implementation.
Attributes
- Must have strong work ethic, and a reputation for the highest degree of integrity and mature business judgment.
- Strong ability to collaboratively engage with leaders to create, identify, and implement solutions to further the effectiveness of the business.
- Has strong ability to generate ideas; show creativity and provide solutions
- Ability to negotiate conflict and lead conflict resolution while maintaining strong working relationships at all levels of an organization.
- Uses outstanding verbal and communication skills, with poise and confidence to interact with all levels of management.
- Motivated self-starter, confident, and able to navigate and lead through change.
- Ability to management high volumes of work, execute timely with strong work quality and accuracy.
- Strong business acumen and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, analytical and conflict resolution abilities.
- Strong understanding of HR processes and procedures and ability to continually improve processes and procedures, ensuring they are fit for purpose for the organization.
- Strong team player, internally with HR team and with the business.
- Strong ability to provide options and influence organizational direction.
- Develops, Plans and Initiates - involves the right people to develop plans, establish clear goals and accountabilities; develops realistic action steps, identifies potential problems and solutions.
- Must enjoy entrepreneurial environment that often requires developing process or procedure. Must be an energetic self-starter with a passion for their work. An engaged, “hands on” team player.
- Advanced problem solving, time management, and decision-making skills required
- Strong business acumen combined with interpersonal and leadership skills
- Familiarity with HRIS systems and data-driven HR decision-making.
Success Metrics (KPIs):
Talent Acquisition: Time-to-fill ≤45 days; Cost per hire within budget.
Engagement & Retention: Voluntary turnover below benchmark; Engagement score ≥80%.
Performance: Internal promotion rate; New hire performance after 6 months.
Learning & Development: Training ROI; ≥90% participation.
Operational Efficiency: Zero compliance violations; 100% HRIS accuracy.
$110,000-$130,000/year Bonus
Our Benefits
We have built a team who love what they do and share a passion for the terminal business. We encourage continuous learning and improvement, share knowledge and ideas freely, and have a dynamic and open culture.
And, if that is not enough, how about this list:
- Work for a company in one of the coolest industries in the world
- Great leadership team that truly believes in people and treating them well
- Holidays & Paid-Time-Off – 21 days to start as a new hire
- 100% Employer-paid medical, dental and vision premiums (Zero employee cost)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- STD/LTD
- Life Insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Pension Plan
- Group Legal
- Professional Development
- EAP services
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000