HR Business Partner

Trading Academy • Irvine, CA

2d

About The Position

Trading Academy is a financial education company on a mission to help people take control of their financial future. We’re growing — and building an HR function to keep pace with future needs at Trading Academy. We’re looking for an HR Business Partner who combines strong employment law expertise with the presence and credibility to influence sales leadership in a growing company. This role plays a critical part in scaling the organization thoughtfully; bringing consistency, reinforcing our values, and ensuring our culture remains intact. You’ll support a multi-state, sales-driven workforce, advise leaders on employee matters, and build the infrastructure needed for long-term success.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of HR generalist or HRBP experience, including direct support of a sales workforce
• Active HR certification — SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent required
• Experience supporting multi-state operations, particularly California and New Jersey
• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters with sound judgment and appropriate documentation
• Strong communicator who can build trust with frontline managers and senior leaders alike
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with HRIS software (iSolved) or comparable
• Background in consumer sales or services organizations

Responsibilities

• Partner with sales managers and team leaders to support performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution
• Conduct thorough, consistent employee relations investigations, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with company policies
• Serve as a trusted advisor on multi-state employment matters, including leaves of absence, wage and hour compliance, accommodations, and related topics
• Promote a fair and consistent approach to disciplinary actions and termination processes
• Oversee background checks and employment verifications
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws and regulations
• Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes
• Manage relationships with benefit carriers and resolve employee benefit-related issues
• Administer leave programs (CFRA, PDL, FMLA) and coordinate closely with payroll and benefits teams
• Support HRIS (iSolved) administration and generate reporting and insights as needed
• Develop, update, and maintain job descriptions, policies, and HR documentation
• Oversee and continuously improve compliance processes across all areas of the business
• Prepare and extend offer letters and contractor agreements in alignment with approved compensation structures and in partnership with hiring managers
• Coordinate and process employee status changes
• Develop and distribute compensation plans; provide guidance to managers and support employees with compensation-related inquiries
• Own the end-to-end onboarding experience, ensuring day-one readiness, completion of required documentation (including I-9s), benefits education, and proactive check-ins within the first 14 days
• Partner with payroll and benefits teams to ensure accurate and timely setup for all new hires
• Design and implement performance review cycles, employee engagement initiatives, and manager development programs
• Assign and manage all HR and training tasks through the Insperity portal (iSolved)
• Analyze employee feedback trends and surface actionable insights to drive organizational improvements
• Contribute to building scalable, effective HR practices to support company growth

Benefits

• Competitive salary — $71,000 to $82,000, commensurate with experience
• Full benefits package including health, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• A mission-driven culture where your work directly supports people making meaningful life decisions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level