HR Business Partner

Community Solutions•Gilroy, CA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Solutions is seeking a progressive, people-centric Human Resources (HR) Business Partner to join our People & Culture Team. Our team is at the forefront of creating meaningful employee experiences for all employees. As our HR Business Partner, you will join a collaborative high-trust team of HR professionals. We are a strategic team that centers culture and the employee experience in all we do. The ideal candidate will be an experienced HR professional, who has a history of building trust and fostering a sense of belonging, cares deeply about creating a positive experience for others, and does not shy away from difficult conversations. As a wellness and recovery-based behavioral health services provider, our mission is to create positive changes in the lives of our clients. The values of hope, kindness, equity, belonging, and collaboration guide our organization’s culture. This individual will work on a hybrid basis, expecting to be on-site at our Gilroy, CA headquarters 3 days per week. Occasional travel to our offices and facilities in San Jose and Morgan Hill is required. If this sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really hope you’ll consider joining us along this journey!

Requirements

4+ years’ progressive experience in human resources with 2+ years of experience in an HR generalist, business partner role, or similar relevant experience.
Thorough knowledge of human resources best practices, policies/procedures, and CA employment law.
Background in navigating complex employee relations challenges with a human-centered approach while balancing business risk.
Naturally approach human resources from an employee-centered and compassionate approach.
Led or mentored others.
Ability to listen with intent, internally consult (know which questions to ask), challenge assumptions, identify root cause and recommend solutions that make sense for the business.
Understanding talent management and the employee lifecycle.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Systems-minded and someone who leads with curiosity and seeks to understand the interconnection.
Knowledge of and prior experience in applicable HRIS software, project management tracking and presentation tools (Microsoft Projects, Teams, SharePoint), and presentation tools (Canva, Zoom, and PowerPoint).
Proficient with HR Systems, MS 365 Systems (Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) and other collaboration tools.
Possess a valid California driver’s license, current car insurance and a good driving record as documented by a DMV report and consistent with the Agency’s liability insurance requirements.
Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices.
Requires an automobile to perform routine job duties.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Preferred advanced excel knowledge.
Prior HR background in HRIS management, implementing HR processes and programs, and analyzing and presenting HR related data.
Strong project management and organizational skills and can successfully partner with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Represent HR and act as key contact and resource for a broad range of HR matters.
Partner in creating and sustaining the organizational culture where everyone is valued and included, fostering a sense of belonging in an environment where employees can reach their full potential.
Guide and counsel our management and staff with employee relations, performance management, policy understanding and compliance by leveraging subject matter knowledge of HR laws and best practices, as well as partnership and collaboration with in-house subject matter experts.
Advise and manage employee relations matters and investigations through the lens of equity and emotional intelligence to ensure fairness and consistency, in alignment with our collective bargaining agreement.
Partners with the recruitment team to develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies that align with organizational goals.
Provides support, coaching, and training to managers on leadership skill development and effectively managing within a union environment.
Works cross-functionally with members of the HR, Recruitment, Training, and Program teams to create, improve, and execute department and org-wide initiatives.
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
Provide HRIS system (Paycor) administration, reporting, audits, analytics, and employee record retention.
Maintain the quality and consistency of HRIS database information; analyze current data processes and needs, make recommendations, and implement data system improvements.
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
Proposes, publishes, and administers personnel policies.
Performs detailed compensation analysis to support the annual merit process and updates to salary structures.
Identifies, develops, and facilitates training for management and line staff.
Lead and support large-scale cultural change initiatives and projects, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, and driving programs that enhance employee engagement and organizational culture.
Supports labor relations by assisting with union-related activities such as contract interpretation, conducting thorough investigations and documentation, providing managers guidance on handling issues in a unionized environment, and participates in labor management meetings to foster a collaborative relationship.
Develop data collection tools and strategies.
Lead data analysis efforts and regularly provide data reports/presentations to stakeholders and recommend improvements as needed.
Identify and collaboratively implement best practices to increase employee support, engagement, performance, retention, and advancement.
Perform the full range of project management cycles including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and reporting of projects.
Develop project plans, set objectives and metrics, and track progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
Collaborate with external consultants and stakeholders.
Respond to phone calls and emails within 24 hours on business days.
Position may supervise, direct, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% of premiums paid by employer for full-time employees and eligible dependent children
403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match
3-weeks paid vacation to start
13 paid holidays
96 sick hours per year (inclusive of self-care/mental health days)
Longevity bonuses
Generous family medical leave for eligible employees
Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Staff learning and development and robust in-house training opportunities
Employee-led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Group