As a strategic people advisor, this HR Business Partner role supports Webcor Construction, LP’s people initiatives by planning, implementing, and administering HR programs across multiple touchpoints in the employee lifecycle. Working in a multi-site environment, you’ll provide internal customer support and HR functional excellence for a regional footprint, partnering closely with leaders to strengthen performance, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
Role overview
The HR Business Partner plans and administers strategic HR programs covering employee relations, performance management, leave management, and benefits. You will counsel leaders, respond to employee questions about policies and programs, and help ensure HR processes support the company’s goal of becoming the employer of choice within its industry.
Key responsibilities
- Counsel, coach, and train management on performance management, employee relations, work environment issues, and Federal and State employee leave programs, including organizational change and leadership.
- Partner on the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures that support business goals and employer brand initiatives.
- Respond to employee inquiries related to HR policies, procedures, and programs.
- Oversee onboarding for new employees, including facilitating new hire orientation and guiding managers and leaders on integrating new hires into Webcor culture.
- Coordinate performance management processes for assigned business unit(s).
- Investigate employee relations issues, complaints, and workplace conflicts, including documentation and follow-up; provide guidance and recommendations for resolution to supervisors and employees.
- Partner with business unit leadership and the Learning & Development Manager to identify training needs; participate in evaluation and monitoring of training program success and follow up to ensure objectives are met.
- Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback and recommendations to business unit and HR leadership.
- Examine HR processes and suggest modifications to support continuous improvement.
- Analyze workforce trends and metrics with the HR team to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
- Participate in special projects and programs.
Requirements
- HR Certification (HRCI/SHRM) preferred.
- Current knowledge of employment laws and compliance.
- Ability to travel regularly to multiple project worksites in the greater Los Angeles area.
- Home base at the home office in downtown Los Angeles, with occasional visits to the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or another related field.
- At least three years of experience as an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist, or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
Leadership and behavioral competencies
- Collaboration & Relationship Building: Builds trusted partnerships and navigates complex environments.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Identifies root causes and recommends practical, data-informed solutions.
- Communication Excellence: Communicates clearly and facilitates difficult conversations with tact and empathy.
- Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates self-awareness, active listening, empathy, and maintains confidentiality to build trust and psychological safety.
- Agility & Adaptability: Adjusts to changing priorities while staying solution-focused.
- Accountability & Results Orientation: Drives initiatives to completion and measures impact.
- Inclusion: Embeds equity and inclusion into HR decisions and leader practices.
Physical requirements
- Sit for extended periods at a desk, generally up to 7 hours per day, with occasional standing and walking.
- Repetitive hand motion for constant keyboarding and use of vision to read computer monitors and paper documents.
- Regular use of hands to operate standard office equipment (computer, photocopy machine, fax machine).
- Occasionally stoop, kneel, and lift up to 15 pounds.
- Office work environment noise level is usually moderate to loud.
Location and pay
Location: San Francisco, CA (onsite). Home base is at the home office in downtown Los Angeles, with occasional visits to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Base pay range: $130,000 to $150,000 per year. Actual pay is based on individual skill level and experience, and the title and base pay range may be adjusted based on qualifications and experience, including consideration for a more senior role.
