Strategic HR Partner

SEIU Local 2015; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SEIU Local 2015 in California seeks a Human Resources Partner to act as a strategic advisor to leaders and staff. You will develop people strategies that boost engagement, effectiveness, leadership capability, and workforce performance while upholding our mission and values.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will guide employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and organizational development, ensuring compliance with laws and CBAs in a fast-paced union

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience with demonstrated expertise in employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and organizational consulting.
• Experience partnering with managers and leaders to resolve complex employee relations matters and build high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal, California, and local employment laws and Human Resources best practices.
• Experience supporting workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance coaching, and corrective action processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational effectiveness, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to align people strategies with organizational priorities and business objectives.
• Provide coaching and consultation to managers on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, team dynamics, and organizational culture.
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Identify workforce trends and recommend proactive people solutions that support organizational success.
• Interpret and apply CBAs in partnership with union leadership and organizational leaders.
• Support grievance administration and facilitate proactive resolution of workplace issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure consistent application of employment policies and labor agreements.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Labor relations

Performance management

Organizational development

Workforce planning

Policy compliance

Tools

CBAs knowledge

Job description

About SEIU Local 2015

SEIU Local 2015 is the largest union of long-term care workers in California, representing more than half a million home care, skilled nursing facility, and assisted living center workers across the state. Our members are united in their commitment to caring for California’s older adults and people with disabilities while building worker power and stronger communities.

Human Resources Partner

Location: California (Statewide)
Department: People & Culture
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
Status: Full-Time | Exempt

About SEIU Local 2015

SEIU Local 2015 is the largest union of long-term care workers in California, representing more than half a million home care, skilled nursing facility, and assisted living center workers across the state. Our members are united in their commitment to caring for California’s older adults and people with disabilities while building worker power and stronger communities.

Our mission is to unleash the collective power of long-term care workers, their families, and their communities to advance economic and social justice. We are committed to building an anti-racist organization grounded in equity, justice, and cross-difference solidarity.

Learn more at seiu2015.org.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Partner (HRP) serves as a strategic advisor and trusted business partner to leaders and staff across SEIU Local 2015. This role partners with organizational leadership to develop people strategies that strengthen employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and workforce performance while supporting the union's mission, vision, and values.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the HR Partner provides expert guidance in employee relations, labor relations, performance management, organizational development, workforce planning, and change management. This position collaborates closely with leadership to cultivate an inclusive, high-performing workplace while ensuring compliance with employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and organizational policies.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with department leaders to align people strategies with organizational priorities and business objectives
• Provide coaching and consultation to managers on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, team dynamics, and organizational culture
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
• Identify workforce trends and recommend proactive people solutions that support organizational success

Employee & Labor Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance concerns, workplace investigations, and corrective action
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) in partnership with union leadership and organizational leaders
• Support grievance administration and facilitate proactive resolution of workplace issues
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure consistent application of employment policies and labor agreements

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Guide leaders through performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, feedback, performance improvement plans, and corrective action
• Partner with managers to develop employee development plans and career growth opportunities
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth

Organizational Culture & Employee Engagement

• Partner with leadership to strengthen organizational culture through employee engagement and inclusion initiatives
• Support employee engagement surveys, organizational health assessments, and action planning
• Facilitate coaching sessions, workshops, and discussions focused on communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and leadership effectiveness
• Champion initiatives that reinforce SEIU Local 2015's commitment to organizational justice, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, California, and local employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies
• Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of Human Resources policies, procedures, and best practices
• Partner with leadership to identify and mitigate organizational risk
• Maintain confidential employee records and documentation in accordance with legal and organizational standards

Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness

• Support organizational change initiatives by helping leaders successfully navigate transitions and workforce impacts
• Develop communication and implementation strategies that encourage employee engagement and adoption of organizational change
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic People & Culture initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources experience with demonstrated expertise in employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and organizational consulting
• Experience partnering with managers and leaders to resolve complex employee relations matters and build high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of federal, California, and local employment laws and Human Resources best practices
• Experience supporting workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance coaching, and corrective action processes
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational effectiveness, continuous improvement, and employee development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a unionized environment and interpreting collective bargaining agreements
• Experience supporting nonprofit, labor, advocacy, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience leading or supporting organizational change, culture transformation, or employee engagement initiatives
• Professional certifications, specialized training, or advanced coursework in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Conflict Resolution, or related disciplines
• Knowledge of worker-centered organizing principles and social justice values

Competencies

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate

Strategic Partnership

Ability to build trusted relationships with leaders while aligning people strategies with organizational goals.

Employee & Labor Relations

Ability to effectively manage complex employee relations matters while balancing organizational needs, legal requirements, and collective bargaining agreements.

Leadership Coaching

Ability to coach, influence, and develop leaders to strengthen team performance and employee engagement.

Conflict Resolution

Ability to facilitate difficult conversations, mediate workplace conflict, and promote collaborative problem-solving.

Communication

Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and with empathy across all levels of the organization.

Organizational Effectiveness

Ability to identify workforce challenges and implement practical solutions that improve organizational performance.

Judgment & Confidentiality

Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.

Commitment to Equity

Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, belonging, and worker-centered values throughout the employee experience.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

This position operates in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where work schedules may occasionally extend beyond standard business hours to support organizational priorities, including evenings or weekends when necessary.

Periodic travel throughout California may be required to support regional offices, leadership meetings, employee relations matters, trainings, and organizational initiatives.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role but is not intended to include every duty that may be assigned.

Commitment to Equity

SEIU Local 2015 is committed to building an anti-racist organization and advancing equity, justice, and solidarity across differences. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities to apply.

Don't meet every qualification? Apply anyway. Research shows that women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. If you are excited about this opportunity and aligned with our mission, we encourage you to submit an application.