HR Business Partner

Ultimate Staffing; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support leaders and employees in a mission-driven organization in California. The role emphasizes employee relations, unionized workforce experience, and workplace investigations, with nonprofit exposure preferred.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to management, ensure compliance, and promote a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will partner with managers on performance, CBAs, investigations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive HR experience with a focus on employee relations.
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce and interpreting labor agreements.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on employee relations matters, performance management, coaching, and corrective action.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Collaborate with union representatives to address workplace concerns and resolve disputes.
• Support grievance processes, investigations, and labor-management meetings.
• Conduct thorough, objective investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and recommendations.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.
• Provide guidance on onboarding, employee engagement, retention, and offboarding.
• Advise leaders on HR best practices and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Workplace investigations

Communication

Conflict resolution

Employment law

Strategic HR partnership

Organizational development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Reporting systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support leaders and employees in a mission-driven organization. The ideal candidate will have strong employee relations experience, a background working in unionized environments, and proven workplace investigation skills. Nonprofit experience is highly preferred. This role serves as a trusted advisor to management, ensuring compliance with employment laws, labor agreements, and organizational policies while promoting a positive workplace culture.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Employee & Labor Relations

• Partner with managers on employee relations matters, performance management, coaching, and corrective action.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Collaborate with union representatives to address workplace concerns and resolve disputes.
• Support grievance processes, investigations, and labor-management meetings.

Workplace Investigations

• Conduct thorough, objective investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct, and policy violations.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and recommendations.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.

HR Partnership

• Provide guidance on onboarding, employee engagement, retention, and offboarding.
• Support workforce planning, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
• Advise leaders on HR best practices and risk mitigation strategies.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with California employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and records.
• Assist with policy development, implementation, and compliance audits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive HR experience with a focus on employee relations.
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce and interpreting labor agreements.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Human Resources experience in a nonprofit organization.
• Workplace Investigation Certification (AWI, SHRM, or equivalent).
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience with HRIS and reporting systems.

Core Competencies

• Employee Relations
• Labor Relations
• Workplace Investigations
• Conflict Resolution
• Employment Law Compliance
• Strategic HR Partnership
• Communication & Influence
• Organizational Development

Compensation: $35-45 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Will pay $86K-$96K once converted as a full time employee.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.