HR Business Partner

Exchange Bank; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Discretionary profit-sharing

Sick, vacation, and personal time

Job summary

Exchange Bank in Santa Rosa, CA seeks an HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted partner across multiple HR functions. You will provide hands-on support in employee relations, performance management, recruiting coordination, onboarding, and policy interpretation.

You’ll advise managers and employees on HR programs, benefits, leaves, and engagement initiatives, while building HR reports and dashboards to track trends and compliance. Hybrid schedule with four days onsite, one day remote.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Curious, collaborative, with a strong HR foundation.
• Strong communicator who builds trust with employees and leaders.
• PHR/SHRM certifications are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to provide practical guidance on employee relations and performance management.
• Coordinate full-cycle talent activities including recruiting, onboarding, and orientation.
• Advise on HR programs, benefits, leave management, and employment questions.
• Manage employee relations by gathering facts and escalating complex issues.
• Develop HR reports and dashboards to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Support policy administration, reporting, audits, and process consistency.
• Assist with performance management, compensation, training, and engagement initiatives.
• Identify and implement HR process improvements.
• Work a hybrid schedule in Santa Rosa, CA with four days onsite and one day remote.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

At Exchange Bank, we know great HR careers are built on a strong foundation of experience, partnership, and continuous growth. We’re looking for an HR Business Partner who can hit the ground running as a trusted partner. This role is ideal for someone with a solid HR foundation and is excited to grow while providing hands‑on support across multiple areas of HR. It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to advance their HR career in a company deeply committed to people and community. Our performance fuels something bigger, the success of the Frank P. Doyle Trust, our largest shareholder, which has provided over $100 million in scholarships to SRJC students. At Exchange Bank, your work directly supports employees, customers, and the next generation of learners in our community.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with business leaders and managers as a trusted HR resource, providing practical guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, engagement, and workforce needs.
• Support full‑cycle talent activities, including recruiting coordination, candidate screening, onboarding, and orientation, to ensure a smooth and positive employee experience.
• Advise employees and managers on HR programs, benefits, open enrollment, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, and general employment‑related questions.
• Manage and support employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting concerns, identifying appropriate next steps, and escalating complex issues as needed.
• Develop and maintain HR reports, metrics, and dashboards to help identify trends, support compliance requirements, and inform HR and business decisions.
• Contribute to HR compliance activities, including policy administration, required reporting, documentation, audits, and process consistency.
• Support performance management, compensation, training, and employee engagement initiatives through communication, coordination, tracking, and manager support.
• Identify and recommend process improvements that streamline HR workflows, increase efficiency, and improve the employee and manager experience.
• Work a hybrid schedule based in Santa Rosa, CA, with four days onsite and one day remote

Who You Are

• 3+ years of HR experience
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Curious, collaborative, with a strong HR foundation.
• Strong communicator who builds trust with employees and leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to learning technology platforms quickly, streamline processes, and develop metrics.
• Passionate about community, teamwork, and creating a positive employee experience.
• PHR/SHRM‑CP certification is a plus, but not required.

Why Exchange Bank?

• Grow with us: Hands‑on exposure to the full HR generalist experience.
• Community roots: With more than 130 years of history, Exchange Bank has always invested in people, businesses, and the community we serve.
• Career development: Coaching, training, and real opportunities to advance your HR career.
• Culture of care: Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, development programs, and a supportive team environment.
• The compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000 per year. The compensation offered will fall within this range, commensurate with your applicable experience, education and skills. In addition, we offer sick, vacation, and personal time, competitive health insurance, 401k match and discretionary profit‑sharing contribution, and financial program discounts.
• If you’re ready to build your HR career and make an impact where it truly matters—both inside the workplace and out in the community—Exchange Bank is the place to start.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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