Human Resources Business Partner

EIS; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EIS is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide on-site HR support to employees and managers in Arizona, California, and Mexico. The role maintains accurate HR data, assists with payroll and benefits, and supports the Payroll & Benefits Analyst with timekeeping and HRIS updates.

The position requires bi-lingual English/Spanish, travel to facilities within the region, and collaboration with HR leadership to drive compliant, positive workplace environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; HR/payroll coursework or certification preferred but not required.
• 3-4 years of experience in HR, payroll, and administrative support
• Exposure to employee relations and HRIS systems are a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site HR contact for employees and supervisors, guiding HR policies, payroll, benefits, and timekeeping.
• Support onboarding, ensuring accurate HRIS setup and positive employee experience.
• Address employee relations issues with supervisors and escalate complex matters to HR leadership.
• Provide coaching on workplace concerns and promote positive employee relations.
• Support employee engagement, safety initiatives, and training coordination.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Skills

HR Policies

Timekeeping

Payroll Support

HRIS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Summary: The HR Business Partner provides on-site HR support to employees and managers in Arizona, California, and Mexico. They will maintain accurate HR data and assist with payroll and benefits administration. This role supports the Payroll & Benefits Analyst with timekeeping review, employee inquiries, and HRIS updates. In addition, the HR Business Partner manages aspects of benefits and 401(k) administration, vendor coordination, onboarding, employee relations, and site HR initiatives to create a positive and compliant workplace environment.

Experience in Mexico and California, and bi-lingual (English/Spanish) required.

(Include the following; however, other duties may apply.)

HR & Site Support

• Serve as the on-site HR contact for employees and supervisors, providing guidance on HR policies, payroll, benefits, and timekeeping.
• Support new hire onboarding, ensuring accurate HRIS setup and positive employee experience.
• Partner with supervisors to address employee relations issues, such as attendance, policy compliance, and performance concerns, escalating complex matters to HR leadership.
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees on workplace concerns and promote positive employee relations.
• Support employee engagement programs, safety initiatives, and training coordination.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, practices, and employment laws.

Payroll & HRIS Support

• Review weekly and biweekly timekeeping submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Support the Payroll& Benefits Analyst with payroll processing tasks
• Respond to employee questions about pay, deductions, and timekeeping, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Enter and maintain employee data changes (hires, promotions, terminations, status changes) in the HRIS.
• Conduct audits to ensure HR and payroll records are accurate and consistent.
• Prepare routine HR and payroll reports for site and leadership use.

Benefits and Vendor Management

• Support administration of employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Manage vendor relationships, including employee inquiries, plan updates, and coordination with external plan administrators.
• Assist with annual benefits open enrollment and related communications.

Compliance & Reporting

• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and wage/hour regulations.
• Support audit preparation and annual reporting requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee data and sensitive HR matters.
• Recommend improvements to HR, payroll, and site processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• May assist with HRIS/payroll system updates, testing, and process rollouts.
• Provide feedback from site employees and managers to HR leadership to support ongoing improvements.
• This position requires regular travel to facilities within the assigned geographical region to provide on-site HR support and maintain visibility across supported locations.
• Must be able to attend key meetings on-site and maintain visibility across supported locations.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; HR/payroll coursework or certification preferred but not required.
• 3 - 4 years of experience in HR, payroll, and administrative support
• Exposure to employee relations and HRIS systems are a plus