HR Manager, Business Partner

Westcliff University • Irvine, CA

120d

About The Position

What if your next job wasn’t just a role, but a place where you truly felt valued, inspired, and empowered? Imagine working for a company that’s dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering others, while fostering a family-like atmosphere that genuinely respects and appreciates every team member. Now, imagine that this company also offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, strong, guiding values that drive everything we do, outstanding benefits to support your well-being, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Does that sound like a place where you’d thrive? If so, keep reading, because this is exactly what Westcliff University is all about. Here’s a glimpse of what makes our culture amazing: At Westcliff, we strive to be the best in all we do, celebrating and supporting each team member as we grow and succeed together. As a global leader in innovative education, we’re known for our transformative, tech-driven programs and our unwavering commitment to excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – Educate. Inspire. Empower. – perfectly sums up our mission: to create opportunities for students and employees to achieve success through hard work and empowerment. Diversity and inclusion are at our core. At Westcliff, we embrace diversity in every form. Regardless of your race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical ability, veteran status, or age – you belong here. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll have the chance to leave your personal mark on a growing institution, helping us shape the future of education while being part of a supportive and innovative community. Ready to feel inspired and appreciated while making a real difference? Apply now, and let’s grow and succeed together!

Requirements

• Proven leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute operationally.
• In-depth knowledge of California labor law and HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and HRIS platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or HR management capacity.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification strongly preferred.
• Experience in a higher education, nonprofit, or similarly complex, fast-paced environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises and supports a team of three HR Generalists.
• Provides coaching, performance feedback, and professional development for the HR team.
• Oversees day-to-day HR operations to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with employment laws.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with departmental leaders to provide strategic guidance and workforce planning support.
• Collaborates with leadership to implement organizational initiatives, cultural improvements, and DEI strategies.
• Participates in the development and execution of HR strategies that drive talent attraction, retention, and engagement.
• Provides direction, training, and mentorship to HR Generalists to ensure consistent execution of policies and processes.
• Sets performance expectations and monitors progress, providing regular feedback and coaching.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence within the HR team.
• Leads complex and high-risk employee relations matters, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance with federal and state labor laws.
• Oversees investigations and partners with legal counsel and leadership on outcomes as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with changing employment regulations, providing proactive updates and guidance.
• Oversees implementation of key HR programs including onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and exit processes.
• Partners with internal stakeholders to review, enhance, and scale HR programs based on organizational growth and employee feedback.
• Supports compensation reviews, job evaluations, and workforce restructuring initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Identifies leadership and skill development needs and facilitates training strategies to support growth and succession planning.
• Supports the execution of performance improvement plans and career pathing programs.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition to ensure recruitment strategies are aligned with department needs and organizational priorities.
• Analyzes HR metrics (e.g., turnover, retention, engagement, exit trends) to recommend data-driven solutions and improvements.
• Prepares reports and dashboards for executive leadership, identifying trends and forecasting talent needs.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Outstanding benefits to support your well-being

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree