HR Business Partner

Kelly; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Transit benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Business Partner to work at a leading organization in Berkeley, CA. This embedded role partners with site and business leaders to stabilize workforce performance through data-driven insights and practical HR solutions.

You will coach leaders, support talent management, DEI initiatives, and change management, and ensure policy alignment with shift-based operations. This full-time, in-office role requires a university degree and 5+ years HR experience.

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• 5+ years HR experience preferred.
• Experience supporting union employees preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, consultation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Embedded HR consultant partnering with site and business leaders to stabilize workforce performance using data-driven insights.
• Provide on-demand coaching, consultation, and HR analysis for leaders on employee relations, risk, investigations, and policy enforcement.
• Support integrated talent management including workforce planning, DEI, and succession planning with Talent/Staffing teams.
• Manage and resolve cases via HR systems, reduce grievances, and minimize labor disruption.
• Communicate HR policies and programs effectively for shift-based environments.
• Participate in site projects to implement people solutions for workforce stability.

Skills

HR business partnering

Employee relations

DEI initiatives

Talent management

Change management

Data-driven insights

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Human Resources (HR) Business Partner to work at a leading organization in Berkeley, CA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $55.00 per hour

Shift: shift-based on business needs

Why you should apply to be Human Resources (HR) Generalist:

• Competitive pay rate at $55.00/hour
• Opportunity to work with a reputable industry leader focused on workforce stability and organizational growth
• Engage in impactful HR initiatives supporting talent management, DEI, and organizational transformation
• Be a key HR partner influencing company culture, talent development, and change management

What’s a Typical Day...You’ll Be

• Serving as an embedded HR consultant in daily operations, partnering with site and business leaders to stabilize workforce performance through data-driven insights and practical solutions
• Providing timely, high-volume, real-time issue resolution by being visible and accessible to employees and leaders, including on the shop floor, aligning actions to shift schedules and safety needs
• Delivering on-demand coaching, consultation, and data-based analysis to leaders with a focus on employee relations, risk mitigation, investigations, discipline/corrective action, and policy enforcement
• Supporting integrated talent management including workforce planning, talent reviews, DEI consultations, and succession planning in partnership with Talent/Staffing teams
• Managing and resolving individual cases through HR platforms, preventing escalation, reducing grievances, and minimizing labor disruption
• Proactively communicating HR policies and program rollouts through effective and practical channels for shift-based environments
• Participating in site projects and transformation initiatives to implement people solutions that enhance workforce stability such as shift staffing, skill certification, and continuity planning
• Acting as a role model for inclusion, accountability, and agile ways of working within the organization

This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You

• Hold a relevant university degree (required)
• Have at least 5 years of HR experience (preferred)
• Have experience supporting union employees (preferred)
• Possess deep and broad knowledge of operational HR, business acumen, and understanding of business drivers and challenges
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, consultation, and relationship-building skills
• Are available to work in-office at least 3 days per week and are a local candidate

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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