Akkodis is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 6 Month Contract role with a client located in Orange County, CA (Hybrid).
Pay Range: $55- $60/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Location & Work Model:
- Candidates should ideally be based in Orange County (OC) or nearby areas within Los Angeles County.
- This is a hybrid role with a flexible structure:
- Approximately 50% in-office presence
- Team culture generally follows 4 days/week in office and 1 day remote
- Store visits are required:
- Expected 1–2 days per week, though not necessarily every week
- At minimum, in-store presence every other week
- Work locations may include:
- Century City
- Culver City
- Sherman Oaks
- Long Beach
- San Diego
- Preference is for candidates based in or near Orange County, with flexibility to travel between office and store locations as needed.
Duration: 6 months, potential to extend and/or convert
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist / HR Business Partner with a strong background in retail, QSR (Quick Service Restaurant), or food & beverage environments. This role will primarily support store operations by partnering closely with store managers to drive effective people management, employee relations, and HR processes.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with retail and corporate growth objectives.
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for corporate and store employees, ensuring a smooth employee experience.
- Ensure accurate HRIS data management, including new hire data entry and employee records.
- Lead and coordinate new hire orientation and integration programs.
- Monitor and enforce completion of mandatory compliance training across all locations.
- Support employee relations, performance management, and talent development initiatives.
Ensure HR operations comply with U.S. labor laws and company policies.
Qualification
- 5–10+ years in HR, with strong HRBP or HR generalist background.
- Experience in retail, F&B, or fast-scaling companies is highly valued.
- Proven track record working with senior stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen (understanding operations, not just HR).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Knowledge of local labor laws (especially important for global expansion).
- Experience supporting multi-site operations (e.g., multiple stores or regions).
- Experience working with ADP HRIS systems.
- Familiarity with Workday or similar HR platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Clients Notes:
Store-Focused HR Support (70–80%)
- Act as a trusted HR partner to store managers, providing day-to-day HR guidance and support
- Regularly visit retail locations to understand business challenges and workforce needs
- Support and guide managers on:
- Employee relations issues
- Disciplinary actions and investigations
- Performance management and coaching
- Employee development and engagement
- Ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently applied across stores
- Assist in resolving workplace concerns in a timely and effective manner
Corporate HR & Administrative Support (20–30%)
- Manage full-cycle onboarding and offboarding processes for both retail and corporate employees
- Handle HR operations including:
- New hire onboarding documentation (e.g., I-9 compliance)
- Employee data entry and maintenance
- Leave of absence tracking
- Payroll and benefits coordination
- Support corporate HR activities (lower volume compared to retail)
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with HR policies.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Amit Kumar Singh at Amit.Singh@akkodisgroup.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
· The California Fair Chance Act
· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
