Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Smith Chason College is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a key advisor to campus leadership and employees. The role supports employee relations, investigations, performance management, employment-law compliance, employee engagement, and organizational growth across remote operations in Southern California and Phoenix.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees regarding workplace issues, employee concerns, and conflict resolution
- Conduct investigations related to employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace concerns
- Provide guidance on disciplinary actions, corrective action plans, and performance improvement processes
- Promote a positive employee experience and foster a culture of engagement and accountability
- Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, evaluations, and development planning
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and best practices consistently across the organization
- Maintain knowledge of changing employment laws and HR trends
- Support audits, investigations, and reporting requirements as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum of 5–7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a Human Resources Business Partner, HR Generalist, or Employee Relations role
- Ability to successfully work in a remote work environment
- Solid understanding of HR principles, employment law, and employee relations practices. CA labor law experience a must
- Demonstrated successful handling of employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills as well as conflict resolution, mediation, and coaching abilities
- Ability to influence and build credibility with leaders and employees at all levels
- Experience using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
- Southern California and Phoenix locals only; willingness to travel throughout Southern CA
- Must be able and willing to travel up to 25% of the time to support organizational operations, meetings, training, and multiple locations as needed
- Must be able to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time
- Can independently move objects up to 25 lbs
- Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, other office machinery, and perform repetitive motions
- Must have sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate in person or on the phone/computer with others
- MBA preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
- Experience supporting multiple locations, states, campuses, or business units
- Experience within higher education, healthcare, workforce development, or service-based organizations preferred
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement for Southern California and Phoenix areas only
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