Human Resource Business Partner

Human Resource Business Partner (JN - ) Pasadena, California

Salary: USD25 - USD32 per hour

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.