Human Resources Business Partner

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 change 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! 

​What You'll Be Doing in the Role:   

• 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. 
• You’ll 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.  
• Work cross-functionally with members of the HR, Recruitment, Training, and Program teams to create, improve, and execute org-wide initiatives. 
• Provide HRIS system administration, reporting, audits, 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. 
• Propose, publish, and administer personnel policies.  
• Perform detailed compensation analysis to support the annual merit process and updates to salary structures. 
• 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.  

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications and Knowledge: 

Did you know that research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications? Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. This might be the right next role for you if you have: 

• You care about creating positive experiences for others. 
• 4 years’ progressive experience in human resources with 2 years of experience in an HR generalist, business partner role, or similar relevant experience.  
• You have a thorough knowledge of human resource best practices, policies/procedures, and CA employment law. 
• You have a background in navigating complex employee relations challenges with a human-centered approach while balancing business risk.   
• You naturally approach human resources from an employee-centered and compassionate approach.  
• You have 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 of talent management and the employee lifecycle. 
• Strong organizational, time management, and project 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 (Excel. Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) and other collaboration tools.  You have a prior HR background in HRIS management, implementing HR processes and programs, and analyzing and presenting HR related data.  

Working at Community Solutions:  The annual base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $95,000. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data.

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package and encourage strong work-life balance. We believe in supporting the whole person by providing: 

• Medical, dental and vision 100% of premiums paid by employer
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match
• 3-weeks paid vacation to start, self-care days off, 13 paid holidays
• Longevity bonuses 
• Generous family leave 
• Staff learning and development and robust in-house training opportunities