Human Resources Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Act as the senior escalation contact for intricate, high-risk, or legally sensitive workplace investigations.

• Conduct interviews with key individuals, assess complex documentation, evaluate legal risks, and create detailed investigation reports with actionable solutions.

• Advise departmental leaders on high-risk corrective measures, delicate performance management, and involuntary terminations.

• Monitor intricate employee relations patterns and implement focused preventative training and intervention strategies.

• Serve as the primary HR liaison for directors and managers within designated operational departments.

• Mentor department leaders on effective communication, conflict resolution, team culture, and employee accountability.

• Convert workforce data into retention and engagement strategies.

• Assist with headcount planning, organizational updates, and identifying succession risks.

• Navigate complex accommodation requests, resolve interactive process deadlocks, and address overlapping CFRA/FMLA/PDL/ADA leave scenarios.

• Assess undue hardship issues and legal risks related to accommodations.

• Ensure compliance with California labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and healthcare regulatory standards.

• Draft, update, and review HR policies, procedures, operating practices, and compliance documentation.

• Lead cross-functional HR initiatives and strategic projects through enterprise-wide implementation.

• Facilitate organizational changes, process enhancements, and program executions.

• Streamline HR workflows, enhance service delivery, and modernize departmental tools.

• Act as a senior technical and functional advisor for HR team members.

• Review complex employee documentation, notices, and correspondence.

• Assist in the training and development of the wider HR operational team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be based in California.

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

• Over 6 years of progressive HR experience in a senior Generalist or HRBP role.

• Extensive technical knowledge of California employment laws, high-risk workplace investigations, and compliance standards.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex workplace investigations and mentor department leaders.

• Advanced expertise with HRIS platforms; Paycom is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace.

• Outstanding communication, analytical, conflict resolution, and decision-making abilities.

• Experience in a startup or rapidly growing environment is preferred.

• Experience in the healthcare sector is desirable.

• Professional HR certification such as SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Holidays

• Volunteer time

• Bereavement leave

• Medical insurance

• FSAs or other wellness benefits

• Disability and Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) plan

• Stipends

• Professional development opportunities

• Employee discounts

• Team events

• Opportunities for growth

• Fully remote position within California

• Flexible schedule based on business requirements