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Human Resources Business Partner

Groundworks is seeking a talented Human Resources Business Partner to join our tribe in Fairfield, San Jose, or Riverside, CA!

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and leaders in designated business units. The position creates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains a high degree of business acumen, understands financial and workforce drivers, cultural influences, and operational discipline required to deliver annual and long-term goals.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure the HR people strategy is executed to deliver expected business and people results.

• Lead workforce initiatives that drive business growth and ensure the company has the right talent in the right place at the right time.
• Lead change initiatives including workforce development, succession management, performance management, and organization design.
• Work cross-functionally across the company to identify opportunities to accelerate workforce development and business growth while identifying and removing barriers to success.
• Lead initiatives to develop a diverse workforce that appropriately represents the markets we serve.
• Consult with business leaders to identify ways to enhance the employee experience, improve business processes, and increase operational effectiveness by leveraging the necessary resources of the HR Shared Services team.
• Offer thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution.
• Ability to identify and articulate gaps or opportunities in people, processes, and/or technology to drive innovation.
• Provide performance management guidance to business leaders through coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Work closely with leaders and employees to increase workforce productivity, engagement, and employee retention.
• Deploy programs and initiatives designed by support functions.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of seven years' experience in HR discipline, or general business consulting experience, or business leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Multi-site location customer support experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate and/or distributed branch environment.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting, with occasional travel to field locations as needed up to 10% of the time. This role may be allowed up to one (1) remote day per week.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during the workday. Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, and copier. Visual and auditory ability to read and interpret information and communicate effectively with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Provide For Our Employees

• Competitive base compensation ($150,000-$170,000) with lucrative bonus potential
• Equity ownership in the nation's largest and fastest growing foundation repair and water management company
• The best-in-class training programs
• Advanced leadership training opportunities
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Optical, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match after applicable waiting periods
• Paid time off including 6 holidays after applicable waiting period