Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a first point of contact and key advisor to Campus Leadership and employees. The HRBP will provide hands-on support across all facets of the organization and will effectively involve building and maintaining relationships with employees and leaders to mitigate employee relations issues. This role requires partnering with leadership to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees regarding workplace issues, employee concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct investigations related to employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace concerns.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary actions, corrective action plans, and performance improvement processes.
• Promote a positive employee experience and foster a culture of engagement and accountability.
• Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, evaluations, and development planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and best practices consistently across the organization.
• Maintain knowledge of changing employment laws and HR trends.
• Support audits, investigations, and reporting requirements as needed.

Requirements

• Educational qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. MBA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a Human Resources Business Partner, HR Generalist, or Employee Relations role.
• Remote work capability: Ability to successfully work in a remote work environment.
• Compliance and risk management: Solid understanding of HR principles, employment law, and employee relations practices. CA labor law experience a must.
• Handling employee relations: Demonstrated successful handling of employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Interpersonal and communication skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills as well as conflict resolution, mediation, and coaching abilities.
• Influence and credibility: Ability to influence and build credibility with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Technology proficiency: Experience using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Confidentiality and judgment: Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Attention to detail and communication: Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Travel: Southern California and Phoenix locals only; willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to support organizational operations, meetings, training, and multiple locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience supporting multiple locations, states, campuses, or business units.
• Experience within higher education, healthcare, workforce development, or service-based organizations preferred.