HR Business Partner

Exchange Bank•Santa Rosa, CA

6d•$75,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted HR resource, partnering with business leaders and managers to provide practical guidance on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, engagement, and workforce needs. This role supports full-cycle talent activities, including recruiting coordination, candidate screening, onboarding, and orientation, to ensure a smooth and positive employee experience. The HR Business Partner will advise employees and managers on HR programs, benefits, open enrollment, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, and general employment-related questions. They will manage and support employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting concerns, identifying appropriate next steps, and escalating complex issues as needed. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining HR reports, metrics, and dashboards to identify trends, support compliance, and inform decisions. The HR Business Partner will contribute to HR compliance activities, including policy administration, reporting, documentation, audits, and process consistency. They will also support performance management, compensation, training, and employee engagement initiatives. The position is responsible for identifying and recommending process improvements to streamline HR workflows and enhance the employee and manager experience. This role operates on a hybrid schedule in Santa Rosa, CA, with four days onsite and one day remote.

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.