Human Resources Business Partner HRBP

Job Description

Job Description

Human Resources Business Partner – Contract

Location: Remote – anywhere USA
Contract Dates: September 28 through November 25, 2026
Contract Type: Short-Term Leave Coverage
Schedule: Full-Time; flexibility to support West Coast business hours may be required. Candidates in Eastern time zones should be comfortable working a later schedule, such as 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. ET.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Business Partner to provide temporary coverage during a parental leave. This tactical HR role will support an engineering organization and partner closely with frontline managers, senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional People teams.

The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable HR practitioner who can quickly assess business needs, manage employee relations and performance matters, and ensure thorough documentation and knowledge transfer throughout the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR consultation and tactical support to managers and senior leaders within the designated business unit.

• Advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, staffing, compensation, benefits, training, and other HR matters.

• Coach managers through performance concerns, employee issues, and sensitive workplace situations using sound judgment and discretion.

• Partner with business leaders to understand operational needs and implement practical HR solutions.

• Support talent reviews and related talent-management activities, as needed.

• Coordinate with other HR functions, including People Analytics and cross-functional People teams.

• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of HR activities, recommendations, and open matters.

• Facilitate effective knowledge transfer to ensure continuity before, during, and after the leave period.

• Identify potential issues, evaluate options, and independently resolve problems within established policies and practices.

• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Solid HR generalist or HR Business Partner experience supporting a wide variety of leaders.

• Demonstrated experience working directly with frontline managers and senior management.

• Strong knowledge of performance management and employee relations practices.

• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with discretion and sound judgment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and knowledge-transfer capabilities.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

• Willingness to work hours that align with primarily West Coast-based management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting engineering, technology, product, or design teams.

• Experience facilitating talent reviews or talent-planning processes.

• Proficiency with Workday, Google Workspace, and Slack.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a practical, proactive HR professional who is comfortable stepping into a short-term assignment and contributing immediately. This individual is a strong “doer” who can balance hands-on HR support with thoughtful consultation, communicate clearly at all organizational levels, and leave behind comprehensive documentation for a smooth transition.