HR Business Partner

Exchange Bank•Santa Rosa, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Exchange Bank, we know great HR careers are built on a strong foundation of experience, partnership, and continuous growth. We’re looking for an HR Business Partner who can hit the ground running as a trusted partner. This role is ideal for someone with a solid HR foundation and is excited to grow while providing hands-on support across multiple areas of HR. It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to advance their HR career in a company deeply committed to people and community. Our performance fuels something bigger, the success of the Frank P. Doyle Trust, our largest shareholder, which has provided over $100 million in scholarships to SRJC students. At Exchange Bank, your work directly supports employees, customers, and the next generation of learners in our community.

Requirements

3+ years of HR experience
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
Curious, collaborative, with a strong HR foundation.
Strong communicator who builds trust with employees and leaders.
Demonstrated ability to learning technology platforms quickly, streamline processes, and develop metrics.
Passionate about community, teamwork, and creating a positive employee experience.

Nice To Haves

PHR/SHRM-CP certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders and managers as a trusted HR resource, providing practical guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, engagement, and workforce needs.
Support full-cycle talent activities, including recruiting coordination, candidate screening, onboarding, and orientation, to ensure a smooth and positive employee experience.
Advise employees and managers on HR programs, benefits, open enrollment, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, and general employment-related questions.
Manage and support employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting concerns, identifying appropriate next steps, and escalating complex issues as needed.
Develop and maintain HR reports, metrics, and dashboards to help identify trends, support compliance requirements, and inform HR and business decisions.
Contribute to HR compliance activities, including policy administration, required reporting, documentation, audits, and process consistency.
Support performance management, compensation, training, and employee engagement initiatives through communication, coordination, tracking, and manager support.
Identify and recommend process improvements that streamline HR workflows, increase efficiency, and improve the employee and manager experience.