Human Resources Business Partner

Position: HR Business Partner

Salary: $78,500–$98,000 annually

Location: Stockton, CA

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 7:00 AM–4:30 PM, Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to leadership while supporting employees across a wide range of Human Resources functions. This role provides advanced operational support, employee relations guidance, compliance oversight, and HR leadership in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who can navigate complex situations with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment while helping foster a positive workplace culture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with HR leadership to provide strategic and operational Human Resources support across the organization.
• Coach and advise managers on employee performance, development, engagement, and workplace best practices.
• Lead and support employee engagement initiatives, programs, and events.
• Serve as the primary resource for complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.
• Support union-related activities and ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements and labor practices.
• Manage escalated leave of absence requests, ADA accommodations, and other compliance-related matters in accordance with California employment laws.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Lead cross-functional HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR operations and organizational effectiveness.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to provide recommendations and support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data while serving as a resource for employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, attendance, time off, and HR policies.
• Support compliance efforts by monitoring federal, state, and local employment regulations, assisting with audits, reporting, and policy updates.
• Collaborate with managers and employees to resolve workplace concerns with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality.
• Perform additional Human Resources responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role required.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Experience coaching leaders and employees through complex employee relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, labor relations, HR compliance, and best practices.
• Experience supporting union environments and collective bargaining agreements is highly desirable.
• Thorough understanding and hands-on application of HR principles, employment practices, and compliance standards.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and maintaining confidential employee records.