Strategic HR People Partner — Talent & Change

Syndicus NACON; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Syndicus NACON in Berkeley, CA seeks an HR Business Partner to provide HR consulting and coaching, partnering with leaders to address people and culture issues, including hiring, performance, and rewards. This contractor role emphasizes talent integration during organizational changes and mergers, while promoting HR initiatives with practical rollout strategies.

The position involves collaborating with Talent, Staffing, and Legal COEs, delivering workforce planning, DEI discussions, and

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant university degree.
• Preferred 5+ years of HR experience.
• Experience supporting union employees is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of operational HR portfolio.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of business drivers.
• Excellent interpersonal and consultation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and solution orientation.
• Team player and collaborator.
• Proficient in project and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to leverage digital technology, data and AI.

Responsibilities

• Embed as HR consultant with site and business leaders to stabilize workforce performance using data-based insights.
• Provide high-volume, real-time issue resolution and guidance across schedules, attendance, safety and conduct needs.
• Deliver coaching and analysis to leaders focusing on employee relations and risk mitigation.
• Manage cases via AskHR and other channels to reduce escalation and labor disruption.
• Communicate HR information clearly through leader toolkits and self-service resources.
• Participate in site projects and transformation initiatives to improve workforce stability.
• Act as a role model for VACC behaviors and drive inclusion and accountability.

Skills

HR consulting

Employee relations

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

University degree

Tools

HRIS/HR tech

Job description

Syndicus NACON in Berkeley, CA seeks an HR Business Partner to provide HR consulting and coaching, partnering with leaders to address people and culture issues, including hiring, performance, and rewards. This contractor role emphasizes talent integration during organizational changes and mergers, while promoting HR initiatives with practical rollout strategies.

The position involves collaborating with Talent, Staffing, and Legal COEs, delivering workforce planning, DEI discussions, and