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

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ReqID: 59705