HR Business Partner

Pasadena, CA
$35-$45/hour (Temp-to-Hire)
Up to $96,000 annually upon conversion
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 40 Hours/Week
Hybrid Schedule Available After Initial Onboarding Period

A respected nonprofit organization dedicated to serving vulnerable populations is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join its growing HR team.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to organizational leaders, helping drive employee engagement, performance, workplace culture, employee relations, labor relations, and organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is confident navigating complex employee matters, conducting investigations, coaching leaders, and fostering productive labor-management relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Employee & Labor Relations

• Advise managers and employees on workplace concerns, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and employee conduct matters
• Conduct workplace investigations, including intake, interviews, documentation, findings, and recommendations
• Manage employee relations matters while ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance
• Support labor relations activities including grievance administration, contract interpretation, and union-related matters
• Partner with leadership on maintaining positive labor-management relationships

Leadership Coaching & Performance Management

• Coach managers on employee performance, accountability, corrective action, and documentation
• Support performance management processes, goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning
• Guide leaders through complex employee situations and organizational change initiatives
• Deliver practical guidance on communication, engagement, and team effectiveness

Strategic Human Resources Partnership

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and organizational development initiatives
• Support employee engagement programs and retention strategies
• Assist with employee accommodations and the interactive process
• Review and develop HR policies, job descriptions, and HR programs
• Analyze workforce and employee data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigations experience
• Experience supporting unionized environments, grievance administration, or labor relations strongly preferred
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements preferred
• Knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices
• Experience coaching leaders on performance management and employee relations issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and conflict resolution abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, workplace investigation certification, or similar credentials are highly desirable
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and HR Acuity strongly preferred

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a relationship-driven HR professional who can balance strategic business partnership with hands-on employee support. This individual should be comfortable conducting investigations, managing sensitive employee relations matters, supporting labor relations initiatives, and coaching leaders through challenging workplace situations while maintaining a people-first approach.

Target Titles for Sourcing: HR Business Partner, Senior HR Generalist, Employee Relations Specialist, Labor Relations Specialist, Employee & Labor Relations Manager, People Business Partner, Human Resources Manager, Senior People Partner.