Sr. HR Business Partner

We are looking for an experienced Sr. HR Business Partner to join a growing organization in San Jose, California on a Contract basis. In this role, you will work closely with leaders to strengthen employee relations practices, support effective people management, and help shape an inclusive and high-performing workplace. This position blends strategic partnership with day-to-day HR execution, making it ideal for someone who can guide change, solve complex people issues, and promote compliance across the organization.Responsibilities:• Workforce planning with leadership, organization restructuring, utilizing data to back strategic workforce planning and supporting recommendations to leadership.• Advise managers and business leaders on workforce matters, offering practical HR guidance that supports business priorities and employee success.• Provide coaching to people leaders on performance concerns, workplace conflict, talent development, and team effectiveness.• Oversee complex employee relations matters from initial review through resolution, including investigations, corrective actions, and policy interpretation.• Analyze recurring employee relations themes and recommend preventive actions to reduce risk and improve the employee experience.• Partner with leadership to support organizational planning and help teams navigate business changes and evolving structures.• Identify learning needs and deliver training for managers and employees on compliance, leadership practices, and respectful workplace expectations.• Help ensure alignment with federal, state, and local employment regulations as well as internal HR policies and standards.• Support equity and belonging initiatives by collaborating with leaders, employee groups, and HR partners to improve engagement and workplace culture.• Review HR processes and workflows, contributing to operational improvements and cross-functional people initiatives as business needs arise.