Senior HR Business Partner

Active Duty Staffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Duty Staffing is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to manage strategic HR initiatives and support senior management at their San Jose location. This role encompasses HR operations, compensation management, employee recognition, and change management expertise. The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in key HR systems, advocating for organizational transformation and a competitive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a strategic HR business partner/manager.
• Proven success in managing large-scale HR programs.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with senior management to support business objectives.
• Oversee HR operations and strategic initiatives.
• Drive performance and compensation lifecycle across client groups.

Skills

Change management

Communication

Analytical skills

Relationship building

HR systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field

Tools

HR Oracle

BeneTrac

SumTotal

Excel

Job description

As one of the few staffing agencies focused solely on our heroes, we are able to recruit the most experienced, disciplined, and diverse candidates for our clients. Active Duty Staffing provides direct hire, temporary-to-hire, and contract-to-hire placement services in the transportation, hospitality, nursing, law enforcement, culinary, technology, logistics, finance, and oil industries. Our goal is to provide employment opportunities for service members that will help boost their morale and contribute to a sense of hope in our country!

Job Description

The Senior HR Business Partner is accountable for managing relationships with senior management. This role requires understanding the business objectives of the client groups to provide strategic and operational HR support. The HR manager will coach and advise Vice Presidents and Sr. Directors to enhance their leadership capabilities, driving key business outcomes. The role involves collaboration with HR peer groups to develop insights and strategies across all HR functions. The position may lead company-wide international HR projects. Strong prioritization, collaboration, insight-driven solutions, and effective communication are essential for success.

HR Operations

The HR Manager will focus on strategic and tactical HR operations, partnering with the HR leader and global HR team to design and execute talent strategies aligned with business goals. Responsibilities include overseeing HR Operations, Compensation, Immigration, Benefits, HRIS, and HR Business Solutions. The role involves making policy recommendations related to compensation, incentive plans, equity, and performance management, as well as preparing reports and benchmarking compensation data. Experience in all employee lifecycle phases—recruitment, training, performance management, benefits, and succession planning—is required. The manager will oversee the HR Oracle database, manage employee benefits, support immigration processes, and maintain the HR website.

Performance, Recognition, and Rewards

The role involves driving employee recognition and rewards programs and managing the performance and compensation lifecycle across client groups. The manager will work within business budgets, advocate for out-of-guideline recommendations when appropriate, and develop executive compensation proposals. Understanding equity and vesting timelines related to executive pay is important.

Additional Responsibilities

• Workforce analytics and technology implementation
• Change management initiatives
• Talent and workforce planning solutions
• Fostering company culture and enhancing employee experience

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field plus 10+ years of progressive experience as a strategic HR business partner/manager. Proven success in managing large-scale HR programs and initiatives. Excellent change management skills, capable of navigating ambiguity and driving change. Ability to build relationships across all management levels and HR functions globally. Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and compliance. Passion for organizational health, transformation, and competitive culture. High proficiency in Excel and HR systems such as Oracle, BeneTrac, and SumTotal. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Multilingual skills (Mandarin or German) are a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.