HR Business Partner

AtWork!; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits at reduced employee成本

Company-paid life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Professional development hours

Job summary

AtWork! is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner – Employee Relations to support a mission-driven healthcare organization in Sacramento, CA.

The role serves as a liaison between HR, employees, and leadership to foster a fair, respectful workplace culture. The ideal candidate has hands-on employee relations experience, strong investigative and conflict-resolution skills, and can advise managers on performance management, leaves of absence, and employment compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of generalist HR experience, specifically in employee relations.
• Nonprofit healthcare experience preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, or another HR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations practices, performance management, investigations, and employment compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise supervisors and managers on employee performance, conduct, coaching, and behavioral concerns.
• Partner with leadership to develop performance improvement plans, corrective action notices, and disciplinary procedures.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Administer workers’ compensation claims, required documentation, and follow-up processes.
• Coordinate leave of absence programs, including FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and workplace accommodations.
• Review and process involuntary terminations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and internal HR policies.
• Conduct employee site visits to identify concerns, provide feedback, and promote a positive workplace environment.
• Identify workplace safety concerns and employee risk factors.
• Support employment and compliance audits and collaborate with leadership on process improvements.
• Promote a culture of fairness, accountability, confidentiality, and professional respect.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation

Performance management

Conflict resolution

HR policy advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner – Employee Relations Annual Salary: $95, 680 Full-Time Exempt Sacramento, CA

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner – Employee Relations to support a mission-driven healthcare organization. This role serves as a key liaison between Human Resources, employees, and organizational leadership, helping foster a fair, respectful, and supportive workplace culture. The ideal candidate brings hands-on employee relations experience, strong investigative and conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to advise managers on performance management, corrective action, leaves of absence, and employment compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise supervisors and managers on employee performance, conduct, coaching, and behavioral concerns.
• Partner with leadership to develop performance improvement plans, corrective action notices, and disciplinary procedures.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Administer workers’ compensation claims, required documentation, and follow-up processes.
• Coordinate leave of absence programs, including FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and workplace accommodations.
• Review and process involuntary terminations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and internal HR policies.
• Conduct employee site visits to identify concerns, provide feedback, and promote a positive workplace environment.
• Identify workplace safety concerns and employee risk factors.
• Support employment and compliance audits and collaborate with leadership on process improvements.
• Promote a culture of fairness, accountability, confidentiality, and professional respect.
• Travel as needed to support operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’ s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of generalist HR experience, specifically in employee relations, or an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, and experience.
• Nonprofit healthcare experience preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, or another HR certification preferred.Strong knowledge of employee relations practices, performance management, investigations, and employment compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to de-escalate sensitive situations, actively listen, and resolve workplace conflicts professionally.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements and professional ethical standards.
• Ability to deliver or facilitate de-escalation training.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $95, 680 Eligible employees may receive a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical benefits at reduced employee costs
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Flexible Spending Account program
• Annual professional development hours