Human Resources Business Partner

Pacific Clinics is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner for an onsite role in Los Gatos, CA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to leadership by applying and adhering to applicable laws, policies, practices, and procedures to support continuity and consistency
• Independently manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including allegations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace misconduct, policy violations, and other high-risk employment issues
• Conduct prompt, thorough workplace investigations by developing investigation plans; interviewing complainants, subjects, and witnesses; reviewing documentation and other evidence; and analyzing conflicting information to reach objective findings
• Prepare clear, objective, and defensible employee relations documentation
• Handle multiple concurrent, time-sensitive employee relations matters by independently prioritizing work based on legal, operational, and organizational risk
• Coach managers and supervisors to improve the quality of performance appraisals
• Collaborate with employees, managers, and the benefits team on leave of absences, medical accommodations, and interactive process situations
• Support offboarding for terminating employees, including:
  • Notifying stakeholders to ensure timely and correct final pay
  • Completing termination documents
  • Collecting company property
  • Shutting off access to agency applications and software
  • Updating the HRIS system
• Respond to unemployment claims with timeliness and accuracy
• Partner with third-party vendors by providing additional information when necessary and participating in hearings when required
• Lead and/or participate in agency-wide HR special projects and initiatives
• Support HR and departmental management in hiring, onboarding, and reduction in force (RIF) and layoff processes
• Attend and participate in agency-wide, divisional, and departmental meetings and agency-wide committees as requested
• Conduct training as required
• Apply working knowledge of employment laws, agency policies, and best practices to recommend appropriate action consistently
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)
• 2+ years of professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience, including:
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in an HR capacity as a generalist, benefits, talent acquisition, compensation, or training
• Working knowledge of employment and labor laws including:
  • Fair Employment and Housing Act
  • Applicable Wage Orders
  • California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended
  • Workers’ Compensation leaves laws
  • COVID-19 regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills and demonstrated ability to work in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, and HRIS experience
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-focused, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities
• Some travel within California may be required
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics’ liability policy; must drive own vehicle on Clinics’ business as needed

Technologies

• Windows
• Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• Teams
• Zoom
• HRIS

Compensation

• $87,225 - $107,275 per year (based on experience, location, and internal equity considerations)

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility starts on day one
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%
• Competitive Time Off Plans
• Hiring incentive paid after 30 days and 6 months
• Possible bilingual differentials:
  • Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct-service roles
  • Up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles