About the role

HR Business Partner at NLACRC handling employee relations issues and providing HR guidance across the organization. Building strong relationships with supervisors and managers to support a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, ensuring issues are addressed promptly, thoroughly, and in alignment with organizational values.
Conduct investigations into complaints or concerns, document findings, and recommend appropriate actions.
Partner with Legal and senior leadership as needed on complex cases.
Identify trends in employee relations and recommend proactive strategies to improve workplace culture.
Develop and deliver training for supervisors and managers on core leadership skills, including communication, documentation, and disciplinary actions.
Coach on handling difficult conversations, giving clear and constructive feedback, and applying HR policies consistently.
Create and present training materials and resources.
Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs to support continuous development.
Collaborate with HR team members on organizational initiatives such as engagement surveys and policy development.
Support change management initiatives to ensure effective communication and adoption across teams.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Participate in HR projects as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (Master’s preferred) with 3-7 years of HRBP or generalist experience.
Experience in employee relations required.
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHERM-SCP) preferred.

Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents.
Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Participate in the Tuition Reimbursement program
Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness and sabbatical time
Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option (after 90-days continuous employment, at manager/supervisor’s discretion)