HR Business Partner - California, USA (Remote/Hybrid)

Connor Consulting; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor Consulting is seeking an HR Business Partner to drive HR initiatives supporting business goals and improving global HR processes. This role offers a unique chance to help build scalable HR practices while fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in human resources, with strong communication abilities and knowledge of employment laws. This role is suited for someone eager to make an impact in a growing organization committed to diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Paid mental health days

Generous vacation package

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive HR experience in a business partnering role.
• Experience in writing HR policies and standardizing HR processes.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws and familiarity with international practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize HR systems ensuring data integrity and user adoption.
• Support talent acquisition efforts and manage employee lifecycle processes.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in alignment with legal requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)

Tools

BambooHR

MS Office

HRIS systems

Lattice

Job description

HR Business Partner - California, USA (Remote/Hybrid)

Are you ready to put your HR expertise to work in a role where you can make a real impact?

Overview:

Connor Consulting International provides highly specialized accounting and advisory solutions to ensure contract, license, and royalty compliance. The company has experienced enormous growth since its inception in 2009. The practice has more than doubled in size every year and is presently serving as a trusted advisor to a broad range of clientele in various industries across the globe, including clients from Fortune 500 companies.

Connor’s continued pursuit for excellence in the delivery of professional contract compliance services has gained trust and recognition of the world’s largest software vendors. The company’s experienced teams ensure our clients are served by the best tenured industry experts.

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Business Partner to join our team. This role is ideal for an HR professional with a strong generalist background and experience supporting global teams. You will partner with the HR Manager to drive HR initiatives that support business goals, foster a positive workplace culture, and ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices across multiple regions. You will also play a key role in building scalable HR processes and infrastructure to support the company’s continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and optimize HR systems (e.g., HRIS, ATS, performance management tools), ensuring data integrity and user adoption through education and training.
• Own and continuously improve key HR processes and programs, including performance reviews, compensation cycles, and compliance audits.
• Drive the standardization and documentation of HR processes across departments and regions to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Develop, write, and maintain HR policies and procedures in alignment with legal requirements and company values
• Support managers in applying HR policies, handling employee relations issues, and executing performance management processes
• Support or facilitate talent acquisition efforts, including workforce planning, interviewing, and onboarding for both domestic and international roles
• Manage employee lifecycle processes including promotions, transfers, and offboarding, ensuring consistency across regions
• Partner with leadership to design and implement scalable HR solutions that support organizational growth and evolving business needs
• Analyze HR metrics and reporting which provide insights to improve workforce effectiveness and inform strategic decisions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international employment laws and regulations
• Collaborate with HR team members on compensation, benefits, and training programs, with a global lens.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 5-10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a business partnering role
• Experience supporting international teams or working in a global HR environment
• Demonstrated experience in writing HR policies and standardizing HR processes
• Proven ability to build and scale HR programs in a growing organization
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws; familiarity with international employment practices is a plus
• Proficiency in HR systems and comfort with system ownership and maintenance
• Experience with NetSuite SuitePeople and BambooHR is a strong plus
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities to deliver outcomes
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus

Success Metrics:

• HR Process Standardization Rate: 100% of core HR processes (onboarding, performance reviews, offboarding) tweaked, standardized and documented across all regions within 6 months to the end of FY25
• HRIS Data Integrity: 100% accuracy and less than 1% downtime or errors with recons and checks occurring between finance and HR regularly
• HRIS/ATS User Adoption Rate: 100% of employees and managers actively using HR systems after training rolled out in Q3 of FY25
• Employee Lifecycle Event Processing Time: Average of 5 business days to process offers, promotions, transfers, and offboarding events per region
• Talent Acquisition Effectiveness: Time-to-Fill: Average of 30 days (domestic and international roles combined)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field required
• 5+ years HR experience required
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies, employment laws and regulations
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Excel, HRIS systems (BambooHR), Lattice, and comfortable learning new technical systems
• Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset; problem-solving aptitude
• Experience working with global workforce preferred

Benefits - Why Connor?

We approach every relationship with purpose, attention, and a little fun! You can expect a flexible working environment, paid mental health days, a generous vacation package, and competitive compensation. You’ll be working with a highly driven, collaborative global team that values trust, accountability, and continuous learning. We nurture our people in a culture that promotes diversity and individuality that sparks innovation and creativity.

Connor Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equality, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you are a professional who is looking for an opportunity where you can put your honed skills and abilities to work for a mission that you are passionate about, then this is the right career opportunity for you.

Join us and be part of our Global Team. Apply now!