Human Resources Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary point of contact and a vital advisor to campus leaders and staff.

• Deliver hands-on HR assistance across all areas of the organization.

• Develop and sustain relationships with employees and leaders to alleviate employee relations challenges.

• Collaborate with leadership to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations.

• Cultivate a positive workplace atmosphere, enhance employee engagement, and facilitate organizational development.

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on workplace matters, concerns, and conflict resolution.

• Conduct inquiries related to employee grievances, policy infringements, and workplace issues.

• Advise on disciplinary measures, corrective action plans, and performance enhancement strategies.

• Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, evaluations, and development planning.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations and laws.

• Interpret and consistently enforce company policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Stay informed about evolving employment laws and HR trends.

• Assist with audits, investigations, and reporting obligations.

• Support organizational functions, meetings, training, and various locations as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• MBA is preferred.

• At least 5–7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally in an HRBP, HR Generalist, or Employee Relations capacity.

• Capability to thrive in a remote work setting.

• Strong understanding of HR principles, employment law, and employee relations practices.

• Experience with CA labor law is required.

• Proven experience in managing employee relations issues, conducting investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong abilities in conflict resolution, mediation, and coaching.

• Ability to influence and establish credibility with leaders and employees at all levels.

• Proficiency in using HRIS and Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment.

• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.

• Residents of Southern California and Phoenix only.

• Willingness to travel throughout Southern California.

• Must be able and willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is preferred.

• Experience in supporting multiple locations, states, campuses, or business units is preferred.

• Background in higher education, healthcare, workforce development, or service-oriented organizations is preferred.

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods.

• Capable of independently lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

• Adequate hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

• Must possess sufficient hearing and speaking abilities to communicate in person or via phone/computer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Flexibility to work from home.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.