HR Business Partner, Employee Relations and L&D

We are seeking a proactive and empathetic HR Business Partner to cultivate a positive and compliant workplace culture through expert management of employee relations and strategic development of our talent. This role will be instrumental in fostering a respectful and productive environment, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations, and empowering our employees with continuous learning opportunities, including critical compliance training, to support both individual growth and organizational success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee Relations – 35%

• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for all employee relations matters, providing guidance and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct thorough, fair, and confidential investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary issues, ensuring timely resolution, legal compliance, and consistent application of company policies.
• Mediate workplace conflicts and facilitate constructive resolutions, promoting open communication and a respectful work environment.
• Advise managers on appropriate disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and termination procedures, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and company guidelines.
• Develop and deliver proactive training and workshops for managers and employees on ER topics such as conflict resolution, harassment prevention, diversity & inclusion, and effective communication.
• Monitor and analyze ER trends, providing insights and recommendations to proactively address systemic issues, enhance workplace culture, and mitigate risk.

Learning and Training – 30%

• Conduct comprehensive training needs assessments to identify skill gaps, development opportunities, and critical compliance requirements across the organization.
• Design, develop, and deliver engaging and impactful learning programs, workshops, and resources, with a strong emphasis on mandatory compliance training (e.g., harassment prevention, data privacy, ethics, safety, anti-bribery).
• Manage the full lifecycle of training initiatives, from content creation and scheduling to delivery and post-training evaluation.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to create relevant and up-to-date training content, particularly for compliance-related topics.
• Administer and optimize our Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring all training records, especially for compliance, are accurately maintained and accessible.
• Develop and track L&D metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of all training initiatives, reporting on progress and making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support career pathing and talent development initiatives, helping employees identify growth opportunities and acquire necessary skills for future roles.
• Stay current with L&D best practices, adult learning principles, and regulatory changes impacting compliance training requirements.

Performance Management – 20%

• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on the company's performance management philosophy and processes.
• Assist in the administration of the performance review cycle, including goal setting, feedback delivery, and documentation.
• Coach managers on providing effective performance feedback and conducting constructive performance discussions.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) as needed.

General HR Support - 15%

• Provide support to other HR functions, including but not limited to recruiting, onboarding/terminations, event planning, and HR projects.
• Participate in HR team meetings and contribute to the development of HR strategies.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Strong ability to build rapport, influence, and collaborate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proven ability to diagnose issues, analyze data, and develop practical, legally compliant solutions.
• Unquestionable integrity and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Skilled in coaching managers and employees, and facilitating engaging training sessions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Understanding of business operations and how HR strategies contribute to overall organizational success.
• Ability to work confidently in a rapidly changing, fast-paced and results-oriented corporate environment where a high degree of flexibility is required

Required Qualifications:

Years of Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field. Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.

Work Experience

• 5 years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, and learning & development. Experience in a similar environment is a plus.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, ADP).
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with relevant employment laws and regulations.

Working Conditions:

• Office Only: Typically works in an office environment
• Requires sitting, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other office equipment for extended periods of time

$80,000 - $115,000 annually is the estimated pay range for this role working in Fremont, California office. The final amount will be determined based on qualifications & experience of the candidate relative to the role. Our comprehensive employee benefits include bonuses, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off, EAP, & 401(k).

ASUS is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy/ breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, as well as any other characteristic protected by law, regulation or local ordinance, and strives to comply with all applicable laws on the subject. These employment decisions extend to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment.