Senior Hr Consultant & Growth Partner

Bbsi; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Bank is seeking an HR Advisor to join its high‑impact Employee Relations team. You will partner with leaders to handle performance management, conduct concerns, and dispute resolution, guiding decisions with fairness and compliance.

The role emphasizes accountability and delivering timely, well‑documented recommendations while supporting an inclusive, respectful culture. You’ll provide expert consultation, investigate complex issues, and ensure alignment with policies and employment laws.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Psychology or related degree.
• Experience in performance coaching, conflict resolution and administering disciplinary action.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation to team leaders and team members on performance management, misconduct, workplace concerns, and employee experience matters.
• Research, assess, and resolve complex employee relations issues, offering clear, well‑reasoned recommendations.
• Ensure alignment with company policies, practices, and employment legislation while balancing risk and business outcomes.
• Own cases end to end with a focus on timely resolution, strong documentation, and high‑quality decision‑making.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Disciplinary actions

Policy guidance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration / HR / Industrial Relations / Psychology

Job description

Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Join a purpose‑driven organization where people are at the center of everything we do and where HR plays a critical role in enabling business performance, managing risk, and shaping the employee experience.

We are looking for an HR Advisor to join a high‑impact Employee Relations team that partners closely with leaders to navigate complex, real‑world situations with confidence and consistency. In this role, you will help create a workplace where employees feel respected, leaders are equipped to lead effectively, and decisions are grounded in fairness, compliance, and sound judgment.

As an HR Advisor, you will be responsible for managing a broad range of employee relations matters, ranging from performance management and absenteeism, to navigating workplace conduct concerns and dispute resolution. You will serve as a trusted advisor to team leaders and team members, providing clear, practical guidance that aligns to our policies, practices, and applicable employment laws.

You will do work that matters by helping team leaders make better decisions, strengthening workplace culture, and ensuring we operate with integrity and accountability in every interaction.

Provide expert consultation to team leaders and team members on performance management, misconduct, workplace concerns, and employee experience matters
Research, assess, and resolve complex employee relations issues, offering clear, well‑reasoned recommendations
Ensure alignment with company policies, practices, and employment legislation while balancing risk and business outcomes
Own cases end to end with a focus on timely resolution, strong documentation, and high‑quality decision‑making

You will contribute to a workplace culture that values respect, accountability, and inclusion while maintaining a strong compliance and risk foundation
A collaborative, high‑performing HR team that values continuous learning, shared expertise, and development
A culture that supports inclusion, well‑being, and career growth, where you are empowered to bring your perspective and make a difference

Strong in critical thinking, risk assessment, and balancing competing priorities
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment with high expectations for quality and timeliness
Typically has six or more years experience in employee relations or as an HR Generalist or associated HR position

- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Psychology or related degree
Experience in performance coaching, conflict resolution and administering disciplinary action
- Preferred previous experience working in HR Operations or HR Service Center
- Excellent customer service and problem‑solving skills
- Proven ability to maintain confidential information
- PC and Microsoft Office proficiency

Bank location (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Thats why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
~ Basic term and optional term life insurance
~ Short‑term and long‑term disability
~ Pregnancy disability and parental leave
~401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan
~ Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
~ We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Bank policies and procedures include the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.