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POSITION TITLE: HR Business Partner
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt, Non-Union, Benefitted
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Sr. HR Business Partner
SUMMARY:
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!
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 understand that no one ever meets 100% of the capabilities. 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 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.
- Preferred advanced excel knowledge.
- You have a prior HR background in HRIS management, implementing HR processes and programs, and analyzing and presenting HR related data.
- You have strong project management and organizational skills and can successfully partner with various stakeholders.
What You'll Be Doing in the role of HR Business Partner:
- 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 (Paycor) 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.
- Proposes, publishes and administers personnel policies.
- Performs 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.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Community Solutions is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a team of dedicated professionals with backgrounds as diverse as the impact we achieve. We are committed to diversity in our workforce and equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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:
- 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
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to both sit and stand for extended periods, lift and move objects up to 25lbs, talk and hear, and use office equipment.
Work is performed in office, clinic, or community environments; work is performed around clients who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior.
Work Environment and Location: This position is located within commutable distance to our Gilroy headquarters and is open to a hybrid work schedule, with occasional needs to be able to travel into our offices in San Jose and Morgan Hill.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices.
- License: 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.
- Requires an automobile to perform routine job duties.
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Please note that Community Solutions has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients. As a condition of employment, Community Solutions employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.
Note: This job description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but is not intended to be a comprehensive description of job responsibilities. We expect each employee to offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000