Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

A leading university is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to strategically guide and provide consultation to employees and managers on general and specialized fundamental and moderately complex HR issues, including advising on and interpreting matters not clearly defined in existing HR policies, practices, and processes. The position is based onsite at Stanford, CA 94305, with willingness to travel on campus to schools/units and occasional out‑of‑town travel. It is a 6‑month assignment, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Support senior HR leadership with local and university‑wide change management efforts (stakeholder analysis, measures of success, risk assessment, implementation, monitoring).
• Consult with managers on fundamental and moderately complex employee labor relations matters.
• Consult with managers on fundamental and moderately complex performance management matters (setting expectations and goals, regular check‑ins, developing positive performance/behaviors, conducting annual reviews), escalating to senior HR or SMEs for highly complex issues as needed.
• Maintain consistency with and support policies, procedures and requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Address employee inquiries, workplace conflicts, conduct investigations and manage disciplinary action processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and leaders to raise concerns and support leaders when communicating change.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant human resources experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working as an HR Business Partner/Employee Relations Advisor in a bargaining unit environment strongly preferred.
• Experience implementing and testing HR systems.
• SHRM‑CP / PHR preferred.
• Labor relations (union) experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Driving required (local travel only).

Benefits

• W2 employment
• Group medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Retirement savings program
• PSL (paid sick leave)

Pay

Hourly pay: $50‑$60/hr

Schedule

Shift: Monday‑Friday, 8 am – 5 pm