Title: Sr HR Business Partner Location: San Francisco, California|San Jose, California Job Description: 10+ Years of Experience Overview National multi-disciplinary architecture & engineering firm is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join their growing team! The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to leaders, aligning people practices with business goals to drive performance, engagement, and growth. This role partners closely with leadership and employees to shape talent strategies, strengthen a high‑performance culture, and ensure HR programs are effectively implemented. The HRBP acts as a bridge between HR initiatives and the needs of a creative, design‑driven environment, supporting employee development, organizational effectiveness, and a healthy workplace culture. This position supports teams in both San Francisco and San Jose and requires regular travel between the two locations. The role is hybrid, with an expectation of being in the office at least three days per week. Responsibilities Strategic partnership - Partner with business leaders to understand priorities and translate them into actionable people strategies. - Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent development. - Support the implementation of job architecture, competency frameworks, and career paths in collaboration with talent management. Employee relations and engagement - Coach and advise managers on employee relations, performance conversations, and team dynamics. - Help foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performing culture aligned with company values. - Monitor engagement trends and recommend actions to improve retention and employee experience.​ Performance and talent management - Support performance management processes that encourage ongoing feedback and clear expectations. - Help identify high‑potential employees and partner with learning and development on growth plans. - Use workforce and HR data to provide insights that inform talent and organizational decisions. HR program delivery - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with deep expertise in California requirements. - Partner with Talent Acquisition on strategic hiring needs and workforce planning. - Collaborate with Compensation & Benefits to ensure pay practices align with job architecture and market competitiveness. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. - 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, performance management, and talent development. - Experience supporting professional services or creative/design‑driven organizations preferred. - HR certification (SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus. - Expert knowledge of California employment law. - Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to organizational objectives.​ - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. - Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. - Analytical mindset and ability to use HR data and metrics in decision‑making. - Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office; experience with performance and learning platforms is helpful. The organization is committed to an inclusive, people‑centered culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and thoughtful design. It supports flexibility, work‑life balance, and ongoing career growth within an in

• Oversee the recruitment process by: collaborating with state leadership to assess employment needs, participating in recruiting efforts to identify and hire qualified candidates, and proactively developing talent pipelines through various internet search tools. • Manage the job posting process including assisting with interviews, extending offers, and conducting or acquiring background checks. • Lead new hire orientation and ensure new hires are properly and efficiently onboarded and entered into the HRIS. • Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation in the company HRIS system and perform periodic audits. • Assist with payroll functions including answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and auditing timesheets on a weekly basis. • Assist with all clerical duties of the HR team, including planning and execution of special events such as open enrollment, organization-wide meetings, and employee recognition events. • Respond to inquiries in the HR shared inbox including postal mail, important notices, and employment verification requests from State Agencies. • Assist with troubleshooting any technical challenges experienced in states related to recruitment, onboarding, or other HR processes. • Serve as the first point of contact for state staff regarding minor employee relations issues. • Cross collaborate with other departments including organizing/field, data, finance, legal, and operations. • Encourage open communication, discussion and feedback for all staff, promoting an inclusive and supportive team culture. • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Lead consultant in design, configuration and deployment of Infor HCM Suite including Global HR, Talent Acquisition, Performance & Goal, Compensation and Succession Management • Provide end user training, testing support, client guidance and post live support • Ensure quality of deliverables • Deliver on time and on project budget

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