Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces
Human Resources Business Partner
Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces, Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces Base pay range
$125,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus ABOUT US AT KINDER'S: Kinder’s has evolved from a beloved regional Butcher shop/restaurant into one of the fastest-growing flavor-forward food companies in North America. Today, we’re found in 1/4 of U.S. households, with national distribution, breakout innovation, and passionate consumer engagement across categories. We are not your traditional CPG company. Kinder’s is privately held, founder-led, and obsessed with building a modern brand that delivers real value to consumers and partners. We believe in the power of curiosity, authenticity, bold decision-making, and building systems that allow humans to thrive at scale. This is a high-impact, full-spectrum role, equal parts strategic and operational. You’ll be just as comfortable advising executives on team design as you are rolling up your sleeves to coach a first-time manager, lead an onboarding session, or manage a talent process. Your work will directly influence how we grow while preserving what makes Kinder’s special: our values, our people, and our entrepreneurial energy. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership & Business Alignment
Partner with business leaders to define and execute people strategies that support growth, transformation, and operational excellence. Serve as a thought partner on org design, workforce planning, and succession strategies. Translate business goals into talent priorities that strengthen team performance, engagement, and accountability. Collaborate with the Director and EVP of People & Culture to co-lead and operationalize initiatives aligned with Kinder’s cultural principles and scaling needs.
Hands-On People Support
Deliver end-to-end people support for business units—from onboarding and performance management to employee relations and internal communication. Serve as a steady, empathetic resource for employees, providing guidance on development, feedback, and day-to-day team dynamics. Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance hiring processes and candidate experience, including interview logistics, planning, and onboarding readiness.
Culture & Values Stewardship
Actively champion and model Kinder’s values—humility, collaboration, innovation, results, curiosity, and integrity—in every interaction. Embed equity, belonging, and clarity into policies, communications, and everyday experiences. Identify and address cultural opportunities and friction points as we evolve and scale.
Leadership Development & Talent Growth
Coach managers on effective leadership behaviors, feedback, team development, and performance enablement. Partner with leaders to identify, develop, and retain high-potential talent. Support learning and development efforts that promote continuous growth and operational readiness.
Organizational Health & Effectiveness
Facilitate organizational effectiveness by supporting team health assessments, structure reviews, and realignment efforts. Lead the local execution of core People programs (e.g., performance management, engagement surveys, competency reviews) with discipline, clarity, and care. Monitor and elevate employee sentiment and team dynamics to inform action planning. Help teams and leaders navigate ambiguity, growth, and transformation through proactive communication and alignment. Serve as a steadying influence during change, supporting resilience and clarity across functions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build strong, trust-based relationships with leaders across departments to drive shared ownership of people outcomes. Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Learning teams to deliver holistic, seamless employee experiences.
What You Bring
5–8+ years of experience in a People Business Partner or HR Generalist role within a high-growth, fast-paced environment (CPG or adjacent industry a plus). Proven ability to flex between strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Experience supporting leadership teams through periods of scaling, transformation, or cultural change. Deep emotional intelligence and coaching capability across levels—from ICs to senior leaders. Demonstrated success driving engagement, feedback culture, and team development. Strong project management skills and operational follow-through. Comfort with ambiguity and change, able to create structure where needed and adapt quickly. A grounded passion for people, culture, and enabling teams to do their best work. Location & Travel
The position will be based out of our 40,000 sq. foot office in Walnut Creek, CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and are in a minimum of 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Human Resources Business Partner
role at
Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces Base pay range
$125,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus ABOUT US AT KINDER'S: Kinder’s has evolved from a beloved regional Butcher shop/restaurant into one of the fastest-growing flavor-forward food companies in North America. Today, we’re found in 1/4 of U.S. households, with national distribution, breakout innovation, and passionate consumer engagement across categories. We are not your traditional CPG company. Kinder’s is privately held, founder-led, and obsessed with building a modern brand that delivers real value to consumers and partners. We believe in the power of curiosity, authenticity, bold decision-making, and building systems that allow humans to thrive at scale. This is a high-impact, full-spectrum role, equal parts strategic and operational. You’ll be just as comfortable advising executives on team design as you are rolling up your sleeves to coach a first-time manager, lead an onboarding session, or manage a talent process. Your work will directly influence how we grow while preserving what makes Kinder’s special: our values, our people, and our entrepreneurial energy. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership & Business Alignment
Partner with business leaders to define and execute people strategies that support growth, transformation, and operational excellence. Serve as a thought partner on org design, workforce planning, and succession strategies. Translate business goals into talent priorities that strengthen team performance, engagement, and accountability. Collaborate with the Director and EVP of People & Culture to co-lead and operationalize initiatives aligned with Kinder’s cultural principles and scaling needs.
Hands-On People Support
Deliver end-to-end people support for business units—from onboarding and performance management to employee relations and internal communication. Serve as a steady, empathetic resource for employees, providing guidance on development, feedback, and day-to-day team dynamics. Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance hiring processes and candidate experience, including interview logistics, planning, and onboarding readiness.
Culture & Values Stewardship
Actively champion and model Kinder’s values—humility, collaboration, innovation, results, curiosity, and integrity—in every interaction. Embed equity, belonging, and clarity into policies, communications, and everyday experiences. Identify and address cultural opportunities and friction points as we evolve and scale.
Leadership Development & Talent Growth
Coach managers on effective leadership behaviors, feedback, team development, and performance enablement. Partner with leaders to identify, develop, and retain high-potential talent. Support learning and development efforts that promote continuous growth and operational readiness.
Organizational Health & Effectiveness
Facilitate organizational effectiveness by supporting team health assessments, structure reviews, and realignment efforts. Lead the local execution of core People programs (e.g., performance management, engagement surveys, competency reviews) with discipline, clarity, and care. Monitor and elevate employee sentiment and team dynamics to inform action planning. Help teams and leaders navigate ambiguity, growth, and transformation through proactive communication and alignment. Serve as a steadying influence during change, supporting resilience and clarity across functions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build strong, trust-based relationships with leaders across departments to drive shared ownership of people outcomes. Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Learning teams to deliver holistic, seamless employee experiences.
What You Bring
5–8+ years of experience in a People Business Partner or HR Generalist role within a high-growth, fast-paced environment (CPG or adjacent industry a plus). Proven ability to flex between strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Experience supporting leadership teams through periods of scaling, transformation, or cultural change. Deep emotional intelligence and coaching capability across levels—from ICs to senior leaders. Demonstrated success driving engagement, feedback culture, and team development. Strong project management skills and operational follow-through. Comfort with ambiguity and change, able to create structure where needed and adapt quickly. A grounded passion for people, culture, and enabling teams to do their best work. Location & Travel
The position will be based out of our 40,000 sq. foot office in Walnut Creek, CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and are in a minimum of 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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