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Dover

Global industrial equipment and solutions provider

Human Resources Business Partner

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeGrand Terrace, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • At least five years of progressive human resources experience is required, including at least two years supporting operations within a manufacturing or production facility in California.
  • Strong working knowledge of federal and California employment laws, including CFRA, PDL, ADA, FMLA, wage-and-hour compliance, and Cal/OSHA regulations.
  • Proficiency in Workday, ADP Workforce Manager or enterprise equivalents, and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • A solid foundation in manufacturing safety tracking, workers' compensation management, and complex conflict resolution in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to translate turnover and headcount metrics into actionable recruitment and retention plans.
  • Ability to influence leadership without authority and persuade leaders to adopt talent strategies aligned with business outcomes.
  • Strong active listening and emotional intelligence to assess team dynamics, anticipate cultural friction, and resolve sensitive employee relations issues objectively.
  • Integrity and commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality regarding employee and company data.
  • Ability to remain composed during high-stress situations and shifting organizational priorities.
  • An assertive and approachable communication style to constructively challenge decisions when talent practices or company culture risks are compromised.
  • Maintain stellar attendance.
  • Work off-hours occasionally if required.

Responsibilities

  • Track and share site metrics, including turnover, engagement, and headcount, using Power BI to proactively address labor shortages and retention challenges.
  • Administer the Dover Employee Engagement Survey and Pulse surveys, work with department managers to develop action plans from results, and ensure completion.
  • Lead strategic site projects focused on human resources practices and plant efficiency.
  • Manage employee relations for production supervisors and professional-level technical staff while fostering an open-door culture.
  • Conduct objective, thorough human resources investigations and lead the Corrective Action Partnership process on the floor.
  • Manage California workers' compensation, partnering with the EHS team on complex claims, return-to-work protocols, and incident reduction.
  • Provide backup for timekeeping management and payroll closing, ensuring compliance with California wage-and-hour laws, FLSA requirements, meal and rest breaks, overtime rules, and shift-differential tracking.
  • Coordinate termination and resignation administration in compliance with California final-pay requirements to support operational continuity and minimize legal risk.
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for professional and management requisitions in partnership with the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence, including developing job descriptions, routing requisitions for approval, posting roles, directing recruitment strategies, coordinating interviews, extending offer letters, and overseeing pre-employment screening.
  • Assist the HR Director in facilitating the annual talent review process for managers and their teams.
  • Lead succession planning to identify and develop future frontline and plant leadership pipelines.
  • Partner with the HR Director to drive the end-to-end performance review and compensation cycle in Workday, aligning merit and Annual Incentive Plan allocations with site operational goals.
  • Develop and facilitate people-leader coaching, human resources training, and workshops for California leaders and employees based on business needs and team priorities.
  • Promote positive employee relations, maintain confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and demonstrate integrity.
  • Drive policy development and regular reviews tailored to California labor laws, including Cal/OSHA, CFRA, PDL, and DLSE regulations.
  • Standardize and execute new-hire onboarding for production supervisors, managers, and professional roles.
  • Coordinate and champion employee events with the human resources team to foster morale, safety milestones, and positive plant culture.
  • Adhere to safety policies and regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support business and department needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • PHR-CA or SPHR-CA certification is highly preferred.
  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is a strong plus.
  • Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

About the Company

Dover

Global industrial equipment and solutions provider

Dover is a global diversified manufacturer with five segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. It generates revenue by selling equipment, components, and consumables, and also offers aftermarket parts, software, digital solutions, and support services that customers integrate into their operations. The company differentiates itself through its combination of global scale and entrepreneurial agility, pursuing growth by acquiring and integrating complementary businesses across multiple industrial sectors. Dover’s goal is to lead its markets by delivering reliable, high-quality industrial solutions at scale, backed by aftermarket parts, software, and services, and expanded through acquisitions and a worldwide footprint.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Downers Grove, IL
Founded
1955

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