Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Contract)

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

We are partnering with a nonprofit organization in San Jose to hire a Senior HR Business Partner. This is a 3 month contract position and is a hybrid role, reporting to locations in San Jose. Reporting to the Director of People Experience, the People & Business Partner will take ownership and accountability for key business departments and provide recommendations to guide decisions related to talent management, employee engagement, compensation, organizational structures, retention, and other employee-related activities. This position will also work on a special project within the Learning & Development area. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function and at all levels of management to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the organization's business objectives. This role with function within an area of expertise, descried as a specialty area of focus, in addition to the standard business partner responsibilities.

This job might be for you if:

• You are passionate about working for a mission-driven organization and want to create a culture of belonging, equity and an excellent employee experience. Contribute to the business conversation with partners to develop a direction that aligns with organizational goals.

• Provides overall management or direction for HR programs and solutions, including succession strategy, talent development, employee engagement, change management processes, and talent acquisition

strategy and planning.

• Address critical organizational and people issues and remove barriers impeding success.

• Provides inputs to annual budget recommendations on staffing, L&D opportunities, and staff recognition.

• You enjoy managing a wide variety of human resources tasks and are comfortable with thinking analytically and strategically.

• You are detailed oriented, and process driven, and can see the big picture.

• You have strong verbal and written communication skills, prefer to work in a collaborative manner as much as possible

-You have labor relations experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Build performance management capabilities by coaching leaders to effectively address performance issues and deliver effective feedback

(e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

• Play a leadership role in how Human Resources can support and create a more inclusive culture with equitable and accessible HR programs.

• Strategize with management and HR Director methods to minimize employee relations issues while resolving complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as

needed/required.

• Identifies training needs for business units, teams, and individuals. In partnership with the L&D Business Partner, participates in evaluating and monitoring training programs to ensure success. Follows up to

ensure training objectives are met.