HR Partner (Corporate)

Centerfield; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Bonuses

Family Planning Benefits

$500 WFH Stipend

Flexible PTO

Company 401k Match

Fitness Reimbursement

Learning & Development

Mental Health Support

Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits

Job summary

Centerfield in Playa Vista is seeking an energetic People Partner to join the People team. You will be the go-to partner for Managers and Sr Managers across our corporate groups, helping coach teams, resolve employee relations issues, and guide policy implementation.

This high-visibility role touches every facet of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through performance conversations and visa sponsorship coordination.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience in generalist roles.
• Experience handling immigration and visa sponsorship processes.
• Strong coaching and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience partnering with Talent Acquisition during hiring ramps.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support managers across corporate teams on performance and development.
• Serve as primary contact for immigration and visa petitions.
• Guide policy application and issue resolution with discretion.
• Partner with Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS for data and lifecycle documentation.
• Support onboarding and run ad hoc people initiatives.

Skills

People partner

Employee relations

Visa sponsorship

Coaching managers

HR policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

• Centerfield is looking for an energetic, resourceful People Partner to join our People team in our Playa Vista headquarters
• Reporting directly to the HR Director, Corporate, this role is the ultimate generalist launchpad - a high-visibility, hands-on opportunity for someone who wants to touch every facet of the employee lifecycle in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
• In this role, you will act as a core operational engine and trusted partner for Managers and Sr Managers across our corporate teams
• From front-line manager coaching, performance guidance, and employee relations to immigration case management, talent acquisition support, and high-impact ad hoc people initiatives, no two days will look the same
• If you are naturally curious, love solving ambiguous problems, and thrive as the go-to person for all things HR, this is the role for you
• Serve as a direct HR partner and trusted sounding board for Managers and Sr. Managers across corporate teams
• Coach and guide managers on team communication, performance management, employee development, and early conflict resolution
• Help leaders navigate day-to-day employee concerns, reinforcing consistent policy application and practical problem-solving
• Partner with the HR Director on sensitive or complex employee relations matters, documentation, and performance improvement plans
• Act as the primary internal point of contact for corporate immigration and visa sponsorship processes
• Partner with external immigration counsel, foreign national employees, and hiring managers to manage visa petitions (H-1B, TN, Green Cards, STEM OPT extensions, etc.)
• Track visa milestone dates, petition filings, and compliance documentation (such as Public Access Files) with precision and confidentiality
• Partner dynamically with the Talent Acquisition team during peak hiring cycles and critical business pushes
• Support corporate onboarding workflows to ensure new hires experience a seamless, engaging first 90 days
• Serve as a central connector and "catch-all" resource for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, leaves, and general workplace resources
• Partner with Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS to ensure smooth data updates, reporting line changes, and lifecycle documentation
• Lead and support a wide variety of ad hoc People initiatives - ranging from employee engagement events and recognition programs to process rollouts and operational documentation
• Identify operational bottlenecks in day-to-day HR workflows and propose creative, scalable solutions

Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonuses
• Family Planning Benefits
• $500 WFH Stipend
• Flexible PTO
• Company 401k Match
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Learning & Development
• Mental Health Support
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits

• Hands-on experience advising and coaching Managers and Sr. Managers through everyday people matters and team challenges
• Working exposure to employment visa and immigration processes (coordinating with external immigration attorneys and tracking petition timelines)
• Proactive mindset with a genuine desire to learn, grow, and touch all areas of the People Operations ecosystem
• High degree of resourcefulness and adaptability - someone who thrives when wearing multiple hats and navigating ambiguous, evolving priorities
• Prior experience in a tech or high-growth corporate environment is a strong plus
• Solid foundational knowledge of federal, California, and local employment regulations and workplace best practices
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist, HR coordinator, or HR partner capacity
• Experience providing flexible, ad hoc support to Talent Acquisition teams during hiring ramps
• Stellar verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion