Human Resource Business Partner

Established organization is hiring for an HRBP in the greater Pasadena, CA area on a temp-to-hire basis. Pay ranges from $25-32/hr. on the temporary side and upwards to $90k upon conversion.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) partners with leadership to develop and implement people strategies that support organizational goals and mission-driven outcomes. This role provides expertise in employee relations, labor relations, talent management, organizational development, compliance, and workforce planning, with a strong focus on unionized and nonprofit environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders on workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage employee relations matters, workplace investigations, performance issues, and conflict resolution.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and support grievance management and labor relations initiatives.
• Partner with union representatives and assist with collective bargaining processes.
• Support recruitment, talent development, succession planning, and retention strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
• Analyze workforce trends and recommend solutions to improve employee performance and engagement.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and mission-focused workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting unionized workforces and administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, education, social services, or other mission-driven organizations.
• Strong knowledge of labor relations, employee relations, employment law, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, coaching, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.