Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Qcells North America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells North America seeks a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to work with leaders on HR strategy aligned with business goals. The candidate will excel in communication, problem solving, and partnership, with labor law, compliance, and employee relations experience.

This is an onsite role based in Irvine, CA or San Francisco, CA. You will guide talent management, performance, and policy implementation, collaborate with Legal and Talent Acquisition, and coach managers on HR practices while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 5+ years in HR with a focus on business partnering and strategic HR initiatives.
• Self-driven with strong relationships and influence to drive decisions.
• Able to facilitate difficult conversations and resolve conflicts.
• Excellent communication across all levels; knowledge of employment laws.
• MS Office 365 core apps including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Workday.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to leaders on talent management, performance, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and HR policies.
• Collaborate with leaders to implement HR strategies aligning with business objectives and engagement.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and take appropriate action.
• Develop relationships across the organization to ensure a strong HR presence.
• Partner with Legal to develop and update HR policies compliant with laws.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and develop top talent.
• Lead or participate in HR projects such as organizational design and change management.
• Coach managers on HR best practices and provide training as needed.
• Work with HR Operations to deliver timely employee-related requests.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Influential skills

Labor law

Compliance

Employee relations

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

MS Office 365

Workday

Job description

We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic team. The HRBP will work closely with our leaders to support the development and implementation of HR strategies that align with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a track record of successful partnership with business leaders. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in labor law, compliance, and employee relations. They will be a motivated self-starter and organized thinker with influential skills. This is an onsite position working out of either Irvine, CA or San Francisco, CA office.

Description

We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic team. The HRBP will work closely with our leaders to support the development and implementation of HR strategies that align with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a track record of successful partnership with business leaders. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in labor law, compliance, and employee relations. They will be a motivated self-starter and organized thinker with influential skills. This is an onsite position working out of either Irvine, CA or San Francisco, CA office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide guidance and support to business leaders on key HR areas such as talent management, performance management, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with business leaders to create and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives, foster a culture of engagement and retention.
• Conduct investigations for employee complaints, harassment, and discrimination allegations, and take appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all levels of the organization to ensure a strong HR presence.
• Partner with legal counsel to develop, update, and implement HR policies and procedures that comply with labor laws and regulations.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
• Lead or participate in HR projects as assigned, including organizational design, change management, and talent development.
• Coach and mentor managers on HR best practices and provide training on HR topics as needed.
• Work closely with the HR Operations Team to facilitate the seamless execution of all employee-related requests from the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a focus on business partnering and strategic HR initiatives and strong employee relations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-driven, take initiative, build strong relationships with business leaders, and effectively influence decision-making.
• Able to facilitate difficult conversations as well as mitigate and/or resolve conflict.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• MS Office 365 core applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• HR certification such as SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment,.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and manage change effectively.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to drive HR strategies.
• Experience working with HRIS systems, preferably Workday
• MS Office 365 core applications (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Compensation

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $120,400 – $144,400
• Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY): $110,300 – $132,300
• Zone 3 (All others): $100,300 – $120,300

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

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The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Tocomply withthe Rehabilitation Act of1973the essential physical,mentaland environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirementsnormally expectedto performregularjob duties.Incumbentmust be able to successfully performall ofthe functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing
20% of time

Sitting
70% of time

Walking
10% of time

Strength
Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F

Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N