Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Department: Human Resources FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $80,000 to $$95,000 Location: Sacramento, CA (hybrid) Position Summary The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and operational partner to leaders and employees across assigned regions. This role is responsible for employee relations, labor relations support, performance management guidance, compliance execution, employee onboarding, and workforce support. The HRBP must have a strong working knowledge of California employment laws and regulations, including leaves of absence, with union and labor relations experience preferred. The HRBP provides coaching and guidance to managers, ensures consistent application of company policies, and supports a compliant, stable, and engaged workforce. Essential Functions The following duties are representative of the essential functions of the position and are not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Employee Relations & Issue Resolution Serve as the primary HR partner for employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, and conflict resolutionAdvise and guide managers on employee relations issues, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant application of company policiesConduct or support employee investigations as appropriate, including documentation, findings, and recommendationsIdentify employee relations risks and escalate complex or high-risk matters in accordance with established procedures Labor & Union Relations Support Support union-related matters, including coordination and administration of grievances in alignment with collective bargaining agreementsPartner with leaders and labor representatives to address workplace issues and support productive labor relationshipsEnsure documentation and processes related to union matters are consistent and compliant Performance Management, Discipline & Manager Coaching Provide guidance and coaching to managers on performance management, corrective action, and disciplinary processesSupport managers in documenting performance issues and applying progressive discipline in a consistent and compliant mannerEnable leaders through coaching and education on effective people management practices Compliance & State Agency Coordination Support execution of HR policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local employment lawsCoordinate and complete required employment-related documentation for state agencies, including California Employment Development Department (EDD) filings related to unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and paid family leavePartner with payroll, benefits, and third-party administrators to ensure timely and accurate submissionsRespond to agency inquiries, claims, and audits in accordance with company procedures and legal guidance Leaves of Absence & Accommodations Provide guidance and support for leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and applicable state programsSupport the interactive process for employee accommodation requestsEnsure proper documentation, communication, and coordination with internal teams related to leave and accommodation matters Employee Onboarding & Workforce Support Support and execute employee HR onboarding for assigned districts, ensuring completion of required employment documentation, policy acknowledgements, and system accessServe as an HR point of contact for new employees during onboarding, addressing HR-related questions and concernsPartner with hiring managers, operations, payroll, and benefits teams to ensure onboarding practices are timely, consistent, and compliantSupport workforce stability and retention through proactive employee engagement and issue prevention Communication, Reporting & Escalation Maintain clear and professional communication with leaders, employees, and HR stakeholdersTrack, document, and report on employee relations cases, trends, and outcomesEscalate sensitive or complex matters with appropriate context and recommendations Judgment, Confidentiality & Discretion Exercise independent judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential employee informationMaintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in all employee and business mattersApply sound judgment when evaluating employee relations risks and recommending courses of action Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceMinimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations and performance managementExperience supporting multi-site or regional operationsWorking knowledge of California employment laws and labor relations; union experience preferredMulti-Unit retail experience preferred Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills Additional Requirements Ability to travel between assigned districts as neededAbility to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods Other Duties Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the position