Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Pasadena, CA
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay: Competitive, DOE
Industry: Mission-Driven Organization

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees while driving strategic HR initiatives across the organization. This role combines both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, supporting workforce planning, employee relations, accommodations, organizational development, employee engagement, onboarding, and policy administration.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative HR professional who excels at building relationships, influencing leaders, analyzing workforce data, and developing programs that enhance employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with leadership to assess current and future workforce needs.
• Analyze staffing levels, workforce trends, turnover, vacancies, retirements, and organizational capacity.
• Support workforce restructuring initiatives, organizational design, and workforce reduction strategies when needed.
• Develop workforce plans that align with operational goals, budgets, and long-term organizational objectives.
• Provide recommendations to improve workforce efficiency, succession planning, and talent utilization.

Employee Accommodations & Compliance

• Manage the interactive process for employee accommodation requests.
• Collaborate with employees, managers, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to identify reasonable accommodations.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Advise leaders on accommodation implementation while balancing operational needs.

• Create, review, and update job descriptions and classification specifications.
• Conduct job analyses and evaluate changes in responsibilities, reporting structures, and organizational needs.
• Ensure consistency in job qualifications, competencies, and organizational standards.
• Maintain position control processes and workforce documentation.

• Develop and support employee engagement initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Conduct surveys, focus groups, and feedback sessions to assess employee satisfaction and organizational health.
• Analyze engagement data and recommend improvement strategies.
• Support employee recognition programs, wellness efforts, and culture-building initiatives.

• Design and administer onboarding programs that foster employee success and retention.
• Create onboarding materials, orientation programs, and resources for managers and new hires.
• Partner with department leaders to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Evaluate onboarding effectiveness and implement continuous improvements.

• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations, performance management, change management, and talent development.
• Assist with policy development and interpretation.
• Support leadership in organizational development and succession planning initiatives.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional HR projects and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible HR experience in areas such as employee relations, workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, or HR business partnership.
• Strong knowledge of employee accommodations and the interactive process.
• Excellent communication, consultation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred:

• Experience developing HR policies, employee handbooks, job descriptions, and workforce planning programs.
• Background supporting mission-driven organizations, public sector, healthcare, education, nonprofit, or social services environments.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.

What We're Looking For

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Ability to guide organizational change and support leaders through complex workforce challenges.
• Detail-oriented professional who can balance compliance, employee experience, and business needs.
• Passion for developing people, improving processes, and creating positive workplace cultures.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, holiday pay, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment where employees can make a meaningful impact.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, driving organizational effectiveness, and helping employees thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume today for consideration.