HR Business Partner- Employee Relations

Job Description

Job Description

The HR Business Partner – Employee Relations

serves as a liaison between the Human Resources department and employees. This role regularly conducts site visits to address employee concerns, provide feedback, and make recommendations to management, leadership, and executive teams. The HR Business Partner fosters a culture of fairness and accountability, supports a positive work environment, and assists in resolving issues between employees, supervisors, and leadership

Required Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred; minimum of three years of experience in a generalist role with a focus on employee relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in nonprofit healthcare preferred
• PHR, SPHR, or other HR certification preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Exceptional customer service skills, including active listening, problem-solving, and the ability to remain professional in high-pressure or sensitive situations
• Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experience with de-escalation techniques and the ability to train others
• Proficiency in HR systems, payroll platforms, and Microsoft Office
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional ethics, including HIPAA compliance
• Adherence to workplace safety and infection control procedures
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment

Essential Responsibilities

• Advise supervisors and managers on employee performance, conduct, and behavioral issues, including coaching strategies
• Partner with management to develop performance improvement plans and manage disciplinary processes
• Administer workers’ compensation processes, including documentation, follow-up on claims, risk identification, and coordination with insurance providers
• Manage leave of absence programs, including FMLA, PDL, CFRA, and employee accommodations
• Review terminations to ensure compliance with organizational policies and employment laws
• Process involuntary terminations
• Maintain knowledge of employment policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Conduct workplace investigations related to employee complaints
• Support internal audits related to employment practices and compliance
• Travel as needed to support operational and employee relations needs
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits at reduced cost
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan with company match and no vesting requirement
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Flexible spending program
• Professional development opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95680.00 - $95680.00/yr.

dental,, health, vision, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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