HR Business Partner

JOB TITLE: HR Business Partner

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SKILLS:

• Excellent oral, written, verbal and interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills, including empathy, patience, and ability to communicate effectively across cultures and with all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local HR laws, regulations, and best practices; ability to apply knowledge and consult internally with management, Legal and other HR practitioners.
• Effective conflict resolution and coaching skills at all levels. Experience objectively coaching and managing employees through employee relations issues of greater complexity.

LOCATION: Alameda, CA

DURATION: Direct Hire

RATE RANGE: $100-152K

As the HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders, providing guidance on people-related matters and driving HR initiatives that align with business goals. You will need to have a deep understanding of HR best practices and demonstrates strong business acumen. You must thrive in constant interaction with members of the senior functional management team and employees.

You must have a passion for collaborating with senior leadership and HR to drive a positive employee-oriented and inclusive company culture.

• Builds strong relationships with business leaders and management to understand their needs, challenges, and goals, and develop HR strategies that support them.
• Provides proactive advice and guidance to employees and management on a range of HR topics utilizing their deep understanding of HR regulations and knowledge to deliver a holistic approach.
• Responsible for regular review of workflow changes in our HRIS.
• Serves as a liaison for departments, Payroll, Benefits, HR Operations and Recruitment.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership and HR teams in suggesting, developing, and implementing strategic solutions for assigned departments and functional areas, driving initiatives that align with the company's vision and values.
• Coaches and guides managers independently on addressing routine to complex employee performance and HR issues including interpretation and application of HR policies, processes, and programs. Partners with the business on providing appropriate recommendations based on investigative findings to resolve general to complex employee relation issues and mitigate future potential issues. Provides guidance and recommendations to help resolve work related conflicts or business conduct violations.
  
  Prepares and presents reports and engages in evaluation with management and Legal.
• Provides coaching and guidance on performance management processes including performance reviews, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws and regulations in assigned functional areas, and continuously improves the performance review program.
• Collaborates with business leaders on compensation planning & workforce planning activities to provide guidance with future job and resource needs, including reviewing job descriptions, FLSA analyses, and organizational structure design, etc. Provides guidance on contingent workforce needs and practices.
• Involved in developing a talent management strategy in partnership with business leaders and other functional areas of HR. May interview and assess candidates.
• Partners with HR colleagues to support leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, and benefits administration.
• Leads more complex HR projects and programs involving cross-functional teams and departments.
• Facilitates meetings and develops and delivers presentations and trainings for employees and business leadership related to human resource processes and practices.
• Partners with the Legal department to ensure compliance with HR laws and regulations.
• Leads exit interview meetings with departing employees, assesses themes and makes recommendations. Involved in involuntary termination coordination and communications.
• Analyzes HR metrics and provide insights to business leaders on trends and opportunities to improve employee engagement, performance, and productivity.
• Collaborates with functional HR teams to ensure consistency in policies and…