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Human Resources People Partner

The HR People Partner is a hands-on business partner supporting leaders and employees on day-to-day people matters, manager effectiveness, and workforce execution. This field-facing role emphasizes leader coaching, employee relations, and consistent application of HR programs. The People Partner will split time between HQ in Irvine and the manufacturing plant in Moreno Valley, fostering a positive work environment and supporting effective, compliant people practices.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Coach front-line and mid-level leaders on performance management, feedback, documentation, and employee conversations; support corrective actions and performance improvement plans.
• Serve as primary HR contact for employee relations matters across HQ and manufacturing sites; conduct investigations with People Operations and Legal and ensure timely, consistent, and compliant resolution.
• Reinforce leadership expectations, company values, and consistent application of people practices across diverse environments, including shift-based and hourly workforces.
• Support performance management cycles, goal setting, manager accountability, and proper recordkeeping in partnership with People Operations.
• Maintain regular weekly on-site presence at Irvine HQ and Moreno Valley manufacturing plant to align HR support with operational needs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Strategy to support hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, and HR initiatives aligned to business goals.
• Lead new hire orientation, support intern programs, and contribute to culture and engagement initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports and analytics to inform leadership decisions.
• Assist with policy development and updates to ensure compliance with employment laws and company standards.
• Provide general HR guidance to employees and managers and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 5+ years progressive HR experience (HRBP or Generalist)
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and employee relations
• Proven leader coaching and real-time issue resolution skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands
• High discretion, confidentiality, and customer focus

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, operations, or multi-site support
• Automotive or startup experience
• Bilingual (Spanish or Mandarin)

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capability

Physical Requirements:

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
• Ability to frequently walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office.
• Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
• Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
• Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks:

In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:
- Medical Plan choices include HMO, PPO & HDHP (High-Deductible Health Plan)
- Dental & Vision Plans
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Time, Vacation time and Personal Floaters
- Paid Holidays including Company’s Annual Year End Shutdown
- Karma Cares Program (Quarterly lunch)
- Work life Balance (Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule)
- Employee Driving Program
- Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!

Compensation:

$100,000 - $115,000 /annual salary. Compensation will vary DOE.

At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.

Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.