Sr HR Business Advisor

Sr HR Business Advisor 4 Months (with a possibility of 4 months further - Total 8 Months) - Potentioal of conversion San Diego CA 92121 Position Summary Provide experienced, organized HR Business Partner coverage during a leave of absence, supporting multiple business units in San Diego. This temporary assignment emphasizes continuity, practical guidance, and timely execution of established people processes while learning the business. The scope centers on immediate priorities and targeted support rather than long-term strategy or major organizational redesign. Key Responsibilities Provide responsive HR guidance to designated leaders and employees, building working relationships and learning business priorities.Coach managers on day-to-day performance management, employee engagement, and team concerns.Coordinate Talent Review and performance calibration activities, including leader preparation, scheduling, materials, and follow-up within established timelines.Facilitate calibration discussions as needed, supporting fair, evidence-based decisions and documenting development and succession actions.Support defined workforce planning and organizational changes, coordinating implementation with leaders and HR partners.Address employee concerns and support investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action with discretion and consistent application of company policies.Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent & Development, and Employee Relations to resolve needs and deliver established programs.Track priorities, deadlines, and follow-through for assigned people processes and projects, using workforce data to inform practical recommendations. Required Qualification Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including some direct HR Business Partner experience.Experience advising managers, handling employee relations, and supporting performance management and Talent Review.Experience providing HR support across multiple business units.Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-through, with the ability to learn a business quickly and manage concurrent deadlines.Clear communication, facilitation, and practical problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently, protect confidential information, and exercise sound judgment about when to involve HR partners.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in medical devices, life sciences, biotechnology, or another highly regulated environment, or other experience supporting Tech, engineering orgs, and/or manufacturing organizations.HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.Education and CertificationBachelor’s in Business, HR, Organizational Psychology, or other relatedTypically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 - 8 years of related experience.PHR preferred, not requiredRequired SkillsDemonstrated technical knowledge of US employment and labor lawsAbility to form relationships with business leaders through business acumenStrong verbal and written communication skillsPreferred SkilsExperience in Org Design and Talent Review cycles Ability to handle competing demands from various business orgs simultaneouslySome perfunctory data analytics – taking data and making meaning of it to represent data to business leaders (e.g. Excel, reading Tableau)Applicant Notices & DisclaimersFor information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here