Senior Human Resources Business Partner

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner is a high-level strategic role responsible for managing all employee relations activities, performance management, sensitive investigations, and policy development. This role acts as a primary advisor to Human Resource Business Partners and senior leadership, ensuring a positive work environment, fair and equal treatment of employees, mitigating organizational risk, and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws.

Company Background:

Pebble Beach Company, (PBC or The Company) headquartered in Pebble Beach, California, owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay, and Casa Palmero. The Company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, home of the 2027 U.S. Open, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course, and the Tiger Woods designed short course, The Hay.

Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Forbes Five-Star certified since 2014, Pebble Beach Golf Academy & Practice Facility, and a diverse offering of culinary and retail experiences. PBC annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concours dElegance, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Pebble Beach Food & Wine and PURE Insurance Championship.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Trust and Integrity: Act ethically and honestly in all areas of the role while modeling our Company Mission, Values and Standards. Ability to build strong relationships within the organization and empathize with others.
• Accountability: Ability to set and prioritize objectives and meet commitments. Ability to work independently with a strong sense of urgency and multi-tasking skills.
• Strategic Advisory: Ability to think strategically and conceptually. Advise business partners and senior leaders on employee relations issues, trends, and strategies to build morale, increase productivity, mitigate risk and improve employee retention.
• Investigations and Grievances: Lead and resolve highly sensitive, complex investigations in employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and grievances.
• Performance Management: Oversee and provide coaching on performance management, employee counseling, and complex disciplinary actions, including terminations.
• Policy Development: Develop, revise, and implement company-wide policies, procedures, and code of conduct to ensure consistency, fairness, and legal compliance.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all human resource practices align with federal and state compliance (EEO, ADA, FLSA) to protect the Company.
• Training and Leadership: Design and deliver training programs on employee relations topics.
• Data Analysis: Utilize sound business judgement in identifying trends in exit interviews, engagement surveys, and case management tracking to recommend proactive solutions to Company issues.

Required Skills:

• SHRM Certification: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP required.
• Employment Law: Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Investigation Expertise: Proven experience in conducting thorough, objective, and evidence-based investigations.
• Communication/Relationships/Negotiation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate/negotiate/ influence/mediate at all levels. Excellent customer service, facilitation, interpersonal and mentoring skills. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Analytical Skills: Sound business acumen and ability to translate human resource data into actionable insights.
• Technical / Software: Excellent computer skills including the understanding of HRIS systems (UKG Ready & Paycom a plus) and Microsoft Office software.

Desired Skills:

• A minimum of 7-10 years of Human Resource experience, with a significant emphasis on employee relations, investigations, and labor relations. Fast paced hospitality experience a plus.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a leadership or managerial role.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

Why work for Pebble Beach Company:

• Competitive Pay: $110,000 - $125,000/a year plus bonus.
• Enjoy world-class health and wellness benefits. For Full Time employees, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is available. In addition, our Health & Wellness Center provides employees with unlimited access to a physician and medical team to tend to you and your familys health needs free of cost.
• Prepare for your future. You will be eligible to participate in our 401(K) retirement program. Pebble Beach Company will match $.75 for every $1 you contribute to your 401(k), up to 6% of eligible compensation. In addition, the company will contribute an amount to your 401K each quarter based on your hours worked, along with a discretionary contribution at the end of each fiscal year.
• We encourage YOU to be our guest. You will receive discounts at all Pebble Beach restaurants, retail shops, and our Forbes Five Star Spa. In addition, Hotel discounts are also available during select seasons.
• Play our world-famous golf courses! Enjoy our Employee Golf Privileges including Employee Tee Times, Tournaments, and Company Club.
• Grow your career with Pebble Beach. We provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development, as well as promotions and transfers to advance your career.
• Lunch is on us. Enjoy a complimentary meal during your shift in our Employee Dining Room.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.