HR Business Partner

Humani HR Careers • San Bernadino, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Humani HR is seeking an HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join their team. Humani HR provides fractional HR support and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses, focusing on People and Culture. The company operates in a dynamic, fast-moving environment and is a primarily remote-first organization. HR Business Partners are expected to attend client visits periodically (up to 15% of the time, potentially more) and company events, which may involve travel within and outside the state of residence, or internationally. The HRBP will serve as a trusted partner to a portfolio of clients, offering strategic guidance and practical solutions for organizational and people challenges. This role requires the ability to context switch, lead HR projects from diagnosis to implementation, and deliver high-quality HR services. The ideal candidate is comfortable building HR policies and programs from scratch, thrives in evolving structures, and possesses strong organizational skills and executive presence to advise senior leaders. A solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to guide organizations through change are essential. The role balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution and requires sound judgment in complex people matters.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive client-facing HR experience.
• Solid leadership and business acumen.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients while tailoring approach to suit diverse client needs.
• Ability to leverage team strengths to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with Generalists, Senior HRBPs, and cross-functional team members.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Builds credibility through clear, honest communication that balances empathy with directness.
• A degree or diploma in HR or related field.
• Strong understanding of employment law across multiple states (California and New York preferred).
• Proactive self-management: self-driven, managing workload and meeting competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Accountability and commitment to excellence: Consistently delivers high-quality, client-ready work with strong attention to detail. Takes ownership of errors and ensures work is delivered on time and within budget.
• Problem Solving: Keen ability to apply critical thinking, analyze insights, and put together solutions customized to the client’s objectives.
• Strategic Communication and Influence: Engages effectively with diverse audiences-- from executives to frontline employees—adapting communication style to meet audience needs and strengthening leadership awareness across the organization.
• Technology: Ability to quickly learn new tools and platforms. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and exceptional spreadsheet and presentation-building skills. Adaptability is essential, as clients use a wide range of software.
• Agility and adaptability: Thrives in change and ambiguous environments by maintaining flexibility, resilience and composure while pivoting to meet evolving demands.

Nice To Haves

• Strong HR employment law and employee relations knowledge across multiple states – including New York and California – is preferred.
• Union/labor relations expertise, including collective agreement interpretation, grievance management, and employee relations in unionized workplaces, is preferred.
• Experience managing and processing payroll is highly desirable.
• Professional HR designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned client accounts, addressing a wide range of HR and organizational needs, including developing or reviewing policies, organizational compliance, compensation analysis, HRIS analysis or implementation, audits, recruitment support, performance management, employee relations, and payroll processing and oversight.
• Build and maintain strong trusted relationships with client leaders and stakeholders.
• Conduct needs assessments to diagnose client challenges and identify effective HR solutions that align with client business objectives.
• Lead and facilitate client meetings to gather insights, present recommendations, develop HR Roadmaps, and drive decision-making.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client requests, demonstrating active listening and clear communication.
• Manage client expectations regarding timelines, deliverables, scope, and budget.
• Proactively anticipate client needs and suggest solutions aligned with their business context.
• Support company growth through client expansion, retention, satisfaction, and direct contribution to Humani’s KPIs.
• Model the company’s mission and values and competencies in all interactions.
• Support operational excellence through consistent processes, documentation, and standards the company sets.

Benefits

• Opportunity for meaningful career growth and client impact.
• Base salary $80,000-$100,000 with potential to earn up to 10-25+% of base salary through our annual performance-based bonus program (Total compensation up to $88,000-$125,000+).
• Paid time off (4 weeks' vacation, 5 wellness days and public holidays observed).
• Health Benefit Plan and Retirement Savings/Match program.
• Primarily remote work with opportunities for in-person relationship building through company-wide retreats and local team events.
• Professional HR association fees are reimbursed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree