Human Resources Business Partner

We’re a big company with big ideas. And while we started out small we still retain a close-knit feel and an exceptional company culture that’s tough to find nowadays. We have a great story and even better people to tell it. Whether in corporate headquarters or out in the field, it’s our people who got us where we are today. Five business units and over 40 years later, McGrath is a premier $500 million Bay Area-based diversified business-to-business rental company of more than 1,100 employees and 35 years as a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: MGRC). If you value building meaningful partnerships, a dynamic work environment, and want to help build on our success, we want to talk to you! So what are you waiting for?

“A Day in the Life”

As an HR Business Partner you will be responsible for driving creative and collaborative HR leadership for the West Region of our largest business unit, Mobile Modular. This role will primarily focus in supporting our manufacturing, production and warehouse supervisors, managers, and non-union employees. In this role you will be responsible for key HR initiatives and implementing successfully with front line employees and their leaders. You will have a high level of involvement and interaction with multiple levels of the organization. If you are a strong communicator, influencer, and relationship builder with proven results, providing excellent service and guidance to employees and leaders, then this opportunity is for you!

• This role is both hands-on and strategic and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, performance management, employee retention, coaching/development, development planning, conflict management, compensation, and ad hoc projects as necessary.
• Provide day-to-day partnership with leaders to enhance individual and organizational performance, finding creative solutions for effective people management and team engagement.
• Manage employee relations questions and issues, including performance plans, investigations, and terminations. Solves problems and makes sound decisions that align with McGrath’s core values and company direction.
• Drive career pathing, mentoring, and leadership development activities for employee career growth.
• Active member of the business’s leadership team. Drive appropriate human resources practices and processes that aligns with business strategies.
• Serve as program/project lead for various McGrath HR initiatives. Work collaboratively with other HR team members to design and create company-wide deliverables.
• Effectively communicate and document status, issues, risks, and solutions in a timely manner to appropriate stakeholders and senior management.

• 5-8 years of proven Human Resources and Business Partner experience, including directly supporting Director and VP levels in an organization.
• Strong generalist skills in the following areas: employee relations, performance management, leave of absences, ADA, engagement, and HR data analytics.
• Proven skills in coaching front-line managers in a production/manufacturing/warehouse environment on how to appropriate handle employee and issues.
• Collaborates and influences effectively with leaders and HR peers on people decisions.
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and innovation to drive breakthrough thinking on how to best deliver information to the client group.
• Success with owning and driving HR projects and initiatives from ideation to implementation.
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity. Can effectively shift gears comfortably is comfortable handling risk and adversity.
• Applies excellent interpersonal skills both in one-on-one situations and in larger group meetings. Skilled in facilitating training, both in person and online.
• Handles multiple tasks with the ability to switch priorities and focus as needed.
• Excellent communication and follow-up.
• Comfortable in a culture where delivering and receiving feedback is expected.
• Strong knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse work environment is preferred.
• Spanish speaking is a plus.

“Perks”

• It’s a great place to work where you are given the space to share ideas and opinions and the bottom-line is “YOU” matter!
• We value our employees' Quality of Life, and when it comes to mental health, recovery, and self-care, there is no one-size-fits-all approach that is why we provide resources where employees can find information on several wellness topics like nutrition, exercise, emotional health, and more!
• We all need to rest and recharge that’s why in addition to vacation and sick time we also offer 10.5 company-paid holidays 1 floating holiday!
• We offer a variety of benefits that offer you flexibility and choice, a simple selection experience, and the ability to take control over your benefit spending.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Life is unpredictable, having Company Paid Life Insurance and knowing that your loved ones will be protected financially in the event of an unexpected death can give you peace of mind.
• We also offer DailyPay, HSA, FSA, EAP and Pet Insurance!

• Up to 20% travel primarily in the West Coast.

The specific pay rate and level, if applicable, will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience and location.

A Message from Our CEO, Joe Hanna

At McGrath, diversity and inclusion are important to our culture and core values. One of our core values is that YOU matter. This means everyone in the company, inclusive of race, color, nationality, gender, orientation, and all else. You are all important and critical to our operations and success. I believe cultivating a culture that is inclusive and embraces everyone is the right thing to do and as your leader, I’m committed to making this happen.'

The pre-employment screening process includes social security verification and criminal background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability and any other legally protected status.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

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