Human Resources Partner - West Coast

Reports To: Director, Human Resources
Travel: Approximately 20-30% regional travel

Position Summary

Proponent is seeking experienced Human Resources Partners to support employees and leaders across our growing organization. Serving as the primary HR representative for an assigned region and business groups, this role combines talent acquisition, employee relations, manager coaching, onboarding, offboarding, performance support, and employee engagement. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex problems, and helping create an exceptional employee experience.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong business judgment, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach. They are comfortable representing the company, traveling to support employees in person, and thriving in a fast-paced environment where employee ownership and teamwork are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including workforce planning support, candidate sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Support employee onboarding, integration, engagement, development, and retention initiatives.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations matters, performance management, workplace concerns, and organizational effectiveness.
• Conduct workplace investigations and support the resolution of employee issues with professionalism, fairness, and sound judgment.
• Manage employee offboarding processes, conduct exit interviews, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR processes.
• Support HR projects, organizational changes, and cross-functional initiatives as needed.
• Represent the Human Resources function with professionalism, responsiveness, and a service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated success in full-cycle recruiting and employee relations.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience conducting investigations and coaching managers through complex employee situations.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Willingness to travel regularly within assigned regions.

Preferred

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience supporting multi-site, geographically dispersed, or remote workforces.
• Experience working within an employee-owned or ESOP environment.

What Success Looks Like

Successful HR Partners:

• Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Balance employee advocacy with sound business judgment.
• Take ownership of challenges and proactively develop solutions.
• Demonstrate a collaborative, all-hands approach and willingly support team priorities.
• Communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and earn credibility quickly.
• Contribute to a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and accountable for shared success.

Benefits and Perks of joining the team:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Plan
• Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Good work-life balance
• WFH Hybrid available for most positions