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HR Business Associate - Talent Acquisition & Projects

Santa Fe Springs, Kalifornien

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Job ID 59705 Funktionsbereich Human Resources Vollzeit/Teilzeit Vollzeit Einstiegslevel Berufserfahrene

HR Business Associate - Talent Acquisition & Projects

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HR Business Associate - Talent Acquisition & Projects
Heraeus Precious Metals
Location Santa Fe Springs – California
Permanent  
Full Time
Pay Range Min.  $89,721.00 
Pay Range Max.  $102,179.00 

Purpose of the Job

The HR Business Associate – Talent Acquisition & Projects serves as a high-impact HR execution and development role supporting the HR Business Partner in delivering strategic talent, workforce, and organizational initiatives across multiple sites.

This role is responsible for full-cycle talent acquisition while also leading HR projects, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee experience. Acting as a connector between HR strategy and execution, this position ensures HR programs, data insights, and recruiting strategies are delivered with consistency, speed, and measurable impact.

This role is designed as a developmental pathway into an HR Business Partner career, providing exposure to workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, employee experience design, HR analytics, and cross-functional project leadership.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Support (Primary Focus)

  • Partner with HR team and site leadership to lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly, technical, and professional roles across assigned sites.
  • Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, workforce needs, and selection criteria.
  • Develop proactive sourcing strategies to build strong candidate pipelines for critical roles.
  • Utilize multiple sourcing channels including ATS, job boards, referrals, workforce programs, community partnerships, and educational institutions.
  • Manage candidate screening, interviews, scheduling, and selection coordination.
  • Ensure a high-quality candidate experience aligned with company values and culture.
  • Coordinate all pre-employment activities including background checks, drug screens, offer letters, and onboarding documentation.
  • Track and analyze recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, quality of hire indicators, pipeline health, and offer acceptance rates.
  • Recommend improvements to recruiting processes, tools, and hiring manager engagement practices.
  • Support onboarding coordination in partnership with HR Generalist and site leadership.

2. HR Projects & Organizational Effectiveness

  • Lead and support HR projects that improve organizational capability, employee experience, and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate and support HR programs including leadership development initiatives, training programs, and internal learning activities.
  • Support execution of employee engagement surveys, including communications, rollout coordination, and action tracking.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables for HR initiatives across multiple functions.
  • Partner with HR and business leaders to implement change management initiatives.
  • Support development and maintenance of HR toolkits, templates, and manager resources.
  • Coordinate HR communications related to programs, initiatives, and organizational updates.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes, workflows, and service delivery models.
  • Support HR technology initiatives, including system enhancements, testing, and process optimization.

3. HR Analytics, Reporting & Insights

  • Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports for recruiting, turnover, headcount, and workforce metrics.
  • Analyze HR data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Produce recurring and ad hoc reports for HRBP and leadership decision-making.
  • Translate data into actionable insights and executive-ready summaries.
  • Support KPI development and tracking across HR functional areas.
  • Assist in building standardized reporting tools using Excel and/or HR systems.
  • Identify opportunities to improve data integrity, consistency, and reporting automation.

4. HR Business Partnership Support

  • Serve as a first-line HR resource for managers regarding HR processes, recruiting, and workforce coordination.
  • Support HR Business Partner in execution of workforce planning discussions and staffing strategies.
  • Assist in identifying workforce trends, turnover patterns, and retention risks.
  • Provide input into employee relations cases when appropriate and escalate complex matters to HRBP or HR Generalist.
  • Support manager capability development through tools, templates, and coaching materials.
  • Contribute to retention and engagement initiatives at site level.

5. HR Operations & Compliance Support

  • Maintain accuracy of ATS and HRIS data related to recruiting and onboarding.
  • Ensure compliance with documentation standards and audit readiness requirements.
  • Support HR file maintenance and employee record accuracy in coordination with HR Generalist.
  • Assist with leave administration coordination, workers’ compensation documentation, and compliance tracking as needed.
  • Ensure confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive employee and candidate data.

6. Employee Experience & Onboarding Support

  • Support onboarding experience design and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Coordinate onboarding activities in partnership with HR Generalist and hiring managers.
  • Track new hire experience and early retention indicators.
  • Support new hire engagement touchpoints (30/60/90-day check-ins).
  • Assist with employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve onboarding effectiveness and integration.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruiting processes and best practices
  • Understanding of HR principles, employee lifecycle, and workforce planning concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • High attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Ability to influence and partner with managers at all levels
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Experience with ATS and HRIS systems
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field preferred
  • 2–5 years of experience in Human Resources and/or Talent Acquisition required
  • Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environments strongly preferred
  • Exposure to HR projects, reporting, or process improvement strongly preferred
  • Experience with recruiting metrics, ATS systems, and HR reporting tools preferred
  • HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred or willingness to obtain

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong execution focus with ability to drive projects from start to finish
  • High initiative and ownership mindset
  • Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
  • Analytical thinking with ability to translate data into insights
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
  • Process-oriented with continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities

Innovation & Complexity

  • Continuously improves recruiting and HR processes through data and feedback
  • Supports HR digital transformation and automation opportunities
  • Contributes to design and execution of HR programs across multiple sites
  • Balances operational recruiting execution with strategic HR project support
  • Develops scalable tools, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency

Working Conditions & Travel

  • Primarily office-based with regular interaction on manufacturing/production floors
  • Occasional exposure to operational environments requiring appropriate PPE
  • Periodic travel to other company sites as needed to support recruiting or HR initiatives
  • Occasional attendance at recruiting events, job fairs, and community partnerships 

Curious? Apply now!

Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.  

We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire. Learn more at www.e-verify.gov

Any further questions?

If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com.


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