Human Resource Business Partner

AAA Mountain West Group • Walnut Creek, CA

5d • $110,387 - $137,983 • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Business Partner is a fully qualified, experienced professional who partners with leaders to align human resources strategy with organizational goals. This role resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways, working on problems of diverse scope to resolve complex operational issues, mitigate talent risks, and provide proactive consultative advisory. NOTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days a week in our Walnut Creek, CA office.

Requirements

• Complete knowledge and full understanding of HR principles, practices, and specific business regulations.
• Strong analytical mindset to synthesize employee data and excellent workshop facilitation skills.
• Adept at evaluating diverse situations, working independently, and advising on difficult and sensitive matters.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience; or combination of education and equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Professional HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP or PHR).
• Foundational HR/Project Management certifications (e.g., CAPM).

Responsibilities

• Applies HR policies to resolve operational issues of diverse scope, using sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify root causes.
• Devises solutions based on limited information and precedent, assessing unusual circumstances to mitigate risk at the manager level.
• Supports core HR processes like engagement surveys and the employee lifecycle from hire to separation i.e., onboarding (new hire orientation), transfers, offboarding, leaves of absence and unemployment claims.
• First-line support for employee relations and conducts formal investigations.
• Coaches managers on performance management and employee development, adapting style to differing audiences to resolve complex and sensitive ER cases.
• Enhances relationships with internal partners who are not familiar with the subject matter, often requiring persuasion and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Apply HR policies and processes, recommending decisions to resolve operational issues at the manager level. Gain manager cooperation on compliance.
• Analyzes people data and trends using evaluation techniques to support HR recommendations, select the right course of action, and suggest variations in approach.
• Supports the execution of talent management processes, such as talent reviews and succession planning, working independently with reviews at critical points.

Benefits

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level