Human Resources Business Partner

Kelly; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an HR Business Partner in San Francisco, CA, to act as the primary HR contact for store leadership and staff. You will manage employee relations, investigations, and performance management while leading recruitment and onboarding for hourly and exempt roles.

You’ll ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, administer benefits and payroll, handle workers’ compensation, and support training with thorough HR reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration required.
• At least 5 years of HR experience in California in high-volume environments (retail, supermarket, restaurants, manufacturing, warehouse).
• Fluent English; bilingualism in Cantonese/MMandarin or Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for store leadership and staff.
• Manage employee relations, conduct investigations, and resolve workplace issues.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding for hourly and exempt positions.
• Advise managers on performance management and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, California, and local employment laws and policies.
• Administer employee benefits, payroll, and leave management.
• Handle workers’ compensation, safety programs, and return-to-work coordination.
• Support training, maintain HR records, and prepare HR reports.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Performance management

Compliance

Payroll & benefits

HR reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

PHR-CA certification (nice to have)

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready for your next big career move? Kelly® is looking for an HR Business Partner to join a well-respected supermarket organization in San Francisco, CA. If you're seeking a role where you can use your HR expertise and drive positive change, this is your opportunity.

Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000 per year

Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed based on business needs)

Why you should apply to be an HR Business Partner:

• Competitive pay with room for growth and skills development
• Make a real impact on business operations and employee experience
• Work independently and take ownership of a broad spectrum of HR functions
• Become part of a diverse team in a fast-paced retail environment

What’s a typical day as HR Business Partner? You’ll be:

• Acting as the primary HR contact for store leadership and staff
• Managing employee relations, conducting investigations, and resolving workplace issues
• Leading recruitment and onboarding for hourly and exempt positions
• Advising managers on performance management and corrective actions
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Administering employee benefits, payroll, and leave management
• Handling Workers’ Compensation, promoting safety, and coordinating return-to-work programs
• Supporting and delivering training, maintaining accurate HR records, and preparing HR reports

This Job Might Be An Outstanding Fit If You

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration (required)
• Bilingual in English and Cantonese/Mandarin or Spanish
• Have at least 5 years of hands-on HR experience in California in high-volume environments (retail, supermarket, restaurants, manufacturing, warehouse)
• Possess strong knowledge of Federal, California, and local labor laws
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and use discretion in HR matters
• Have experience managing Workers’ Compensation and conducting employee investigations
• Are highly organized, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Are proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Are well versed in California HR labor laws
• PHR-CA certification is a plus

What Happens Next

Once you apply, you’ll be contacted about next steps if your skills and experience are a match. Even if this position isn’t the right fit, you’ll join our network—giving you access to more opportunities across Kelly®!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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