People Business Partner
People Business Partner supporting employee relations, leave and accommodation programs, organizational design, performance management, talent strategies, and change initiatives. Requires strong communication, a people-first approach, and a preferred bachelor’s degree; SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders on key initiatives and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
- Investigate and address employee relations concerns.
- Execute decisions within established policies and create solutions that enhance employee experience.
- Participate in organizational design, restructures, role repurposing, process changes, and joint venture integrations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on FMLA, CFRA, state-protected and personal leaves, including tracking, eligibility, and return-to-work timelines.
- Manage reasonable accommodation and leave requests, coordinating return-to-work and transitional work plans.
- Coach employees and managers on policies, communication, development, performance management, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
- Partner with functional teams and People colleagues to deliver integrated solutions, identify key talent segments, and support pivotal roles.
- Use metrics, analytics, and employee lifecycle data to inform talent management strategies and organizational decisions.
- Execute change management strategies supporting business evolution.
- Conduct stay and exit interviews for store leadership, analyze trends, and recommend actions.
- Lead and design specialized training programs with People Team centers of expertise.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence and resilience when managing challenging situations.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
- People-first leadership mindset.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Availability during standard West Coast business hours.
Nice-to-haves
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary: $96,000–$110,000.
- 4% 401(k) match.
- Significant equity grants.
- Medical benefits.
- Fully remote work from approved US states.
- Internet and phone stipend.
- Flexible time off.
Skills
Employee Relations, Fmla, Cfra, Leave Management, Reasonable Accommodations, Performance Management, Change Management, Organizational Design, Talent Management, Hr Analytics, Human Resources Policies, Shrm-Cp, Phr
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