Sr. People Business Partner

CBRE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a People Business Sr. Partner in Los Angeles to direct HR initiatives, policies, and procedures for both union and non-union employees.

The role emphasizes employee and labor relations, with collaboration across diverse stakeholders to design, execute, and monitor programs. The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and a proactive approach to risk and performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of direct labor relations or union environment experience with grievance handling, investigations, and CBA interpretation.
• Innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions with broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive approach.
• Ability to calculate complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collective bargaining agreement (CBA) administration, interpretation, and compliance in collaboration with management and union leadership.
• Develop onboarding, career ladders, succession planning, and performance management initiatives in the organization.
• Provide high-risk employee relations guidance and conflict resolution. Assist with issuing disciplinary action and performance improvement counseling.
• Work with Sr. Managers and Directors to identify employment-related risks. Begin the discovery process of investigations and grievances.
• Oversee the management of several HR functions such as employment, labor relations, compensation, etc. for multiple business units or lines of business.
• Develop and conduct training on a variety of topics including performance management, diversity, and more.
• Evaluate the status and productivity of HR programs and metrics and recommend changes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our best-in-class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About The Role

As a CBRE People Business Sr. Partner, you will direct the roll-out and communication of HR initiatives, policies, and procedures. This role provides HR support to both union and non-union employee populations, requiring expertise in employee relations, labor relations, and collaborative partnership with diverse stakeholders. This job is part of the People Strategy and Operations function. They are responsible for the design, execution, and monitoring of human resource programs and policies.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee collective bargaining agreement (CBA) administration, interpretation, and compliance in collaboration with management and union leadership.
• Develop onboarding, career ladders, succession planning, and performance management initiatives in the organization.
• Provide high-risk employee relations guidance and conflict resolution. Assist with issuing disciplinary action and performance improvement counseling.
• Work with Sr. Managers and Directors to identify employment-related risks. Begin the discovery process of investigations and grievances.
• Oversee the management of several HR functions such as employment, labor relations, compensation, etc. for multiple business units or lines of business.
• Develop and conduct training on a variety of topics including performance management, diversity, and more.
• Evaluate the status and productivity of HR programs and metrics and recommend changes to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• At least 5 years of direct labor relations or union environment experience, with demonstrated experience in grievance handling, investigations, and CBA interpretation. Recent union experience within the last 5 years is preferred.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions have a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive approach.
• Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real-estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $105,000.00 per year and the maximum salary for this position is $189,759.00. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).