Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Union/Labor Relations

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Union/Labor Relations

Location: Newport Beach, CA | 100% Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 annually

Company Overview:

A global semiconductor manufacturing organization providing advanced technology and process solutions to customers across a variety of industries. The company operates in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment with both union-represented and non-union employees, supporting technical and production operations.

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will provide hands-on HR support to a union-represented workforce within a semiconductor manufacturing facility operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This position serves as a trusted advisor to operational leaders and employees, managing complex employee and labor relations matters while ensuring consistent application of collective bargaining agreements and employment policies.

The HRBP will work closely with manufacturing leadership, union representatives, and HR colleagues to address workforce challenges, strengthen employee relations practices, and support operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Labor Relations & Contract Administration

• Serve as a primary HR partner for assigned union-represented employee groups.

• Administer and apply the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), ensuring consistent interpretation and implementation.

• Manage grievances, contractual disputes, and employee concerns in partnership with management, Labor Relations, and other stakeholders.

• Advise leaders on contractual requirements involving discipline, attendance, overtime, seniority, job postings, transfers, and other employment practices.

• Build productive working relationships with union representatives and shop stewards while maintaining appropriate management boundaries.

• Support labor relations initiatives, contract implementation, and preparation for collective bargaining activities.

Employee Relations & Investigations

• Independently manage complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, complaints, corrective action, and conflict resolution.

• Coach managers on employee accountability, performance expectations, documentation, and consistent application of policies and contractual provisions.

• Identify recurring workplace concerns and recommend proactive solutions.

• Partner with HR leadership and Legal on sensitive or high-risk matters.

Operational HR Partnership

• Develop strong relationships with manufacturing leaders to understand operational priorities, workforce challenges, and employee concerns.

• Provide practical HR guidance that balances business needs, employee relations, contractual obligations, and legal compliance.

• Partner with management on workforce stability, retention, attendance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

• Analyze workforce trends and recommend improvements to leadership practices and HR processes.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Support compliance with California and federal employment laws, including wage-and-hour, meal and rest period, leave, and accommodation requirements.

• Partner with Payroll, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, and other HR functions to resolve workforce-related issues.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, improve consistency, and reduce employee relations and compliance risks.

Qualifications

Required:

• Significant progressive HR experience with direct responsibility for employee relations and labor relations.

• Demonstrated experience administering collective bargaining agreements in a unionized environment.

• Experience managing grievances, workplace investigations, disciplinary matters, and union-management issues.

• Experience supporting a large, diverse hourly workforce.

• Experience with workforce analytics, HRIS systems, and HR process improvement.

• Strong working knowledge of California and federal employment laws.

• Ability to independently assess complex situations, provide sound recommendations, and influence management decisions.

• Strong communication, conflict resolution, documentation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or another shift-based environment.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Voluntary supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, and pet insurance options

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have union contracts, grievances, collective bargaining, and labor relations?
• Do you have experience working for a manufacturing company>

Work Location: In person

Plata: $90,000 - $120,000 a year

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