Human Resources Business Partner

SAN FRANCISCO SPCA•San Francisco, CA

just now•$110,000 - $126,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, People & Culture and serving as a key member of a People Team that supports approximately 250 animal-loving team members, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a critical role in strengthening organizational effectiveness. This role leads efforts in employee engagement, performance management, talent development and retention, learning and development, and employee relations excellence. The HRBP collaborates on the design and implementation of innovative HR programs, policies, and initiatives while ensuring adherence to all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. As a trusted advisor, the HRBP partners closely with people managers across the organization to provide strategic guidance, build management capability, and support a positive and inclusive employee experience. The HRBP is also a trusted partner and sounding board for all employees across the organization. This is a hybrid position (four days in office, one remote).

Requirements

5 years HR generalist experience desired
3-4 years of experience with ER and employee investigations preferred
Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent years of experience
PHR, PHR-CA, or SHRM-CP certification preferred
Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of the SF SPCA
Strong knowledge of California employment laws and requirements
Proven ability to implement Human Resources best practices
Ability to quickly develop and sustain strong, trust-based relationships
Excellent analytical, project management, organizational skills
Honed presentation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Impeccable written and verbal skills
Sound judgment and complete discretion
Desire to tackle challenging projects with limited timelines and bring them to successful completion
Flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
Superb level of customer service
Previous experience with HRIS and excellent computer skills in a Windows environment
Affection for animals, concern for their welfare and a willingness to accommodate animals in the workplace

Responsibilities

Partner with the Director, People & Culture and the SVP, People on strategic initiatives, including talent development, goal setting, performance management, manager capability-building, succession planning, upskilling, and employee engagement programs.
Build and nurture strong, trusted relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organization to support business and people priorities.
Coach and advise people managers on employee relations matters, performance improvement strategies, conflict resolution, and documentation best practices.
Design, implement, and scale organization-wide learning and development initiatives, including training for new and experienced managers.
Collaborate closely with the Benefits & Wellness Manager on leave of absence and accommodation requests to ensure compliance and support employee needs.
Lead ongoing improvements to new hire orientation and onboarding, ensuring a consistent and engaging experience for all new team members.
Drive the annual engagement survey process, including campaign planning, data analysis, and partnering with leaders to develop meaningful action plans.
Conduct exit interviews and analyze turnover trends, providing insights and recommending retention strategies to strengthen the employee experience.
Lead and conduct employee relations investigations from start to finish and partner with in-house and external legal counsel on employee relations, compliance, and risk mitigation matters.
Stay current on employment law, HR trends, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and inform strong People team practices.
Partner across functions to support effective organizational and system-wide change management efforts and manage priority HR projects from end to end.