HR Business Partner - Hybrid with travel

Company Description

Unitek College is an ACCSC-accredited private nursing and healthcare college that prepares practice-ready professionals through career-focused programs and hands-on training. With nine campuses across California and Nevada, Unitek offers programs such as Vocational/Practical Nursing, LVN-to-BSN and BSN pathways, Medical Assisting, and Medical Office Administration. Guided by a mission to deliver quality education aligned with employer needs, Unitek helps students build the skills and confidence to launch successful healthcare careers.

Job Description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and frontline HR support for assigned campuses or regions. This role is responsible for aligning HR practices with business goals, with a key focus on workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and compliance in a regulated education environment. The HRBP supports campus directors and managers in driving employee engagement, ensuring fair and consistent policy application, and fostering a positive workplace culture that supports student outcomes.

• Collaborate with campus directors, regional managers, and corporate leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management on people-related issues.
• Understand site-specific needs and adapt HR support accordingly.
• Participate in HR initiatives that support employee engagement, retention, and performance improvement.
• Collaborate with campus leaders to understand future business needs.
• Predict how these plans will impact talent requirements.
• Support leaders during organizational change.
• Participate in HR initiatives that support employee engagement, retention, and performance improvement.
• Help communicate workforce plans and transitions effectively.
• Assess gaps between current workforce capabilities and future needs.
• Highlight critical roles at risk of turnover or obsolescence.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters across assigned campuses
• Manage employee relations matters including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.
• Provide coaching and counsel to campus leaders on disciplinary actions, terminations, documentation, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of ER cases and generate reports for trends and risk management.
• Maintain awareness of HR trends, legal updates, and regulatory changes that impact the education industry.
• Support talent acquisition efforts by partnering with hiring managers and the recruitment team to attract and retain top educators and staff.
• Facilitate onboarding processes that align with company culture and compliance standards.
• Support performance management cycles, including goal setting, evaluations, and development plans.
• Identify training needs and coordinate with Learning & Development to deliver impactful training across sites.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, accreditation standards, and company HR policies.
• Assist in preparing HR documentation for audits by accreditation bodies or regulatory agencies.
• Track and analyze HR metrics, including turnover, engagement, and ER trends.
  Organizational Effectiveness
• Assist with organizational planning, including restructures, change management, and campus expansion initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, headcount) and recommend solutions to improve performance.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across all sites.
  Multi-Site Operations
• Regularly travel to assigned campuses to provide in-person support, conduct training, and foster employee engagement.
• Coordinate consistent HR practices across locations while accounting for regional differences.

Work Conditions:
Travel to assigned campuses or regional sites may be required (up to 50%).
Hybrid work schedule.

Pay Range

The annual pay range for this position is $90,000 (minimum), $105,000 (midpoint), and $120,000 (maximum).*

*Typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint of the above pay range. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) is a plus.
• 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably as an HRBP or in a multi-site environment.
• Experience working in a for-profit education, vocational training, or regulated service environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• High integrity and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and drive results across a diverse organization.
• Comfort with ambiguity and change in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks' starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x's your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program