**_What HR Business Partner contributes to Cardinal Health_** Human Resources designs, implements and delivers human resource programs and policies, including recruitment, talent management, diversity and inclusion, compensation and benefits, among others. This function anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs in alignment with business strategies. **_Job Summary_** Human Resource Business Partners serve as strategic partners to business leaders to develop and implement strategies for human capital management, customer satisfaction, and business performance. This job family supports assigned business units in addressing complex and technical Human Resources challenges, advocates for the business value of HR Initiatives, and enables short-term and long-term business change. + Position must be based out of California, with regular travel to Ontario, CA and Dixon, CA. + Manager level individual contributor role with no direct reports + Provide HR Business Partner support to the Medical Distribution organization within Cardinal Health totaling 5 sites and approximately 1000 employees, including both hourly and professional employees **_Responsibilities_** + Partner with clients to provide HR support, expertise, insight and solutions to advance the client group’s business strategies and objectives + Partner with leadership to drive cultural and team effectiveness + Act as a strategic business partner to develop and execute talent strategies to improve employee engagement, leader effectiveness, performance management and talent management + Effectively balance HR business partner responsibility with employee advocacy to build and foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment to mitigate any third-party interest or intervention + Acts as a change agent/leader and culture steward + Assess, diagnose, and execute organizational design and development initiatives to optimize effectiveness and efficiencies + Build effective relationships and collaborates with HR Centers of Expertise (COE) organizations to deliver effective, high impact people practices + Proactively identify workforce trends and provide relevant business insights, using data, tools, analytics and resources to drive decision making and action + Assist with recruiting activities, including interviewing and hiring for client group, as needed + Apply experience and use judgement to be a trusted advisor to employees and people leaders, providing candid, unbiased coaching and counsel to improve individual and team performance and enhance people leader effectiveness + Lead business initiatives, complex projects of large scope for client group (e.g. mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, full or partial site closures, reductions in force, significant separations) + Consult on advanced employee relations matters escalated from the HR-Service Center or Advice and Counsel Center + Partner with Compensation COE to support diverse total rewards initiatives including end of year compensation cycle, wage adjustments, and educating employees and leaders on Cardinal Health’s pay practices and philosophy + Understand the competitive factors in the local markets supported and engages with COE partners (TA, Compensation, Talent Management, etc.) to ensuring offerings are competitive and consistent across client groups and broader organization where applicable + Participate in organizational health engagements and provide support, coaching and oversight on follow up actions + Performs other duties as assigned **_Qualifications_** + Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience preferred + 8+ years of experience in related field and industry preferred + PHR, SPHR or GPHR certification preferred + Current knowledge of California labor law + Experience within HR operations supporting employees in a distribution/warehouse environment preferred + Bilingual - fluent in English and Spanish a plus + Ability to travel overnight--can range between one to two site visits per month **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects + Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals + Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models + Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope + Projects may have significant and long-term impact + Provides solutions which may set precedent + Independently determines method for completion of new projects + Receives guidance on overall project objectives + Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues **Anticipated salary range:** $115,900-165,600 **Bonus eligible** : Yes **Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. + Medical, dental and vision coverage + Paid time off plan + Health savings account (HSA) + 401k savings plan + Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay + Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) + Short- and long-term disability coverage + Work-Life resources + Paid parental leave + Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: 03/06/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible _The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity._ _Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._ _Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. 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