People Business Partner (Manager)

Impossible Foods was founded to transform the global food system and reduce the impact of climate change by making the world's most delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meat, fish, and dairy - from plants. We're building a rockstar team of brilliant, collaborative, mission-driven individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to saving our planet.

Want to join the movement? You can help us solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have fun doing it).

The People Business Partner (Manager) will play a critical role in supporting leaders and employees within our organization by aligning people strategies with business objectives. This position is both strategic and hands-on, providing full-cycle HR support while ensuring an exceptional employee experience. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience supporting a manufacturing population and a strong foundation in employee relations, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

Job Summary:

Strategic Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to mid-level and frontline leadership, providing HR guidance on workforce planning, team structure, and performance optimization.

• Partner with managers to identify people-related needs and implement appropriate solutions that support a high-performing work environment.

• Support the integration of people practices with operational goals to improve business performance.

Talent Management & Development

• Support the execution of performance management programs that foster continuous feedback and career development.

• Assist in the implementation of employee engagement and retention strategies.

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development to support onboarding and growth initiatives.

Organizational Effectiveness

• Assist in managing organizational change efforts, including communications and transition planning.

• Collaborate with leaders to identify and implement opportunities for team effectiveness.

• Leverage data and HR metrics to support decisions and continuous improvement.

Culture & Employee Experience

• Promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect aligned with company values.

• Act as a primary point of contact for employee relations issues, conducting thorough investigations and ensuring fair resolutions.

• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the organization.

HR Operations

• Work closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver seamless HR programs and services.

• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and compliance with employment laws and company standards.

• Maintain awareness of industry best practices and evolving legal requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HR business partner or generalist role.

• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience preferred.

• Prior experience supporting and managing a manufacturing population is required.

• Solid understanding of HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, and talent development.

• Working knowledge of employment laws, specifically California and HR compliance requirements.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Experience with HRIS systems and data analysis tools preferred.

Impossible Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Impossible Foods offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to recruiting@impossiblefoods.com or call 855-877-6365. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email inbox will not be accepted.

If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin.

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Compensation Range: $111K - $150K