Sr. People Business Partner

CBRE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Sr. People Business Partner to lead the rollout and communication of HR initiatives, policies, and procedures across union and non‑union populations. You will partner with senior stakeholders to support employee relations, labor relations, and policy implementation.

You'll design, execute, and monitor HR programs, lead training, and ensure cost‑effective outcomes while upholding CBRE's values and operational objectives across multiple business units.

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 grievances, investigations and CBA interpretation.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems with broad business impact using standard and innovative solutions.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills and an analytical approach.
• Ability to perform complex calculations (percentages, fractions, financial figures).

Responsibilities

• Oversee CBA administration, interpretation, and compliance with management and union leadership.
• Develop onboarding, career ladders, succession planning, and performance management initiatives.
• Provide high‑risk employee relations guidance and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with Sr. Managers to identify employment‑related risks and start investigations.
• Oversee HR functions such as employment, labor relations, and compensation across multiple units.
• Develop and conduct training on performance management, diversity, and related topics.
• Evaluate HR program effectiveness and optimize efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop new methods for achieving objectives.
• Demonstrate expertise and mentor others across HR disciplines.
• Lead by example, influencing senior stakeholders with CBRE RISE values.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

CBA interpretation

Grievance handling

Investigations

Performance management

Training

MS Office

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

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.