Human Resource Business Partner

About the job

• Why Work For Us?
• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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The HR Business Partner is a fully qualified, experienced professional who partners with leaders to align human resources strategy with organizational goals. This role resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways, working on problems of diverse scope to resolve complex operational issues, mitigate talent risks, and provide proactive consultative advisory.

NOTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days a week in our Walnut Creek, CA office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Applies HR policies to resolve operational issues of diverse scope, using sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques to identify root causes.
• Devises solutions based on limited information and precedent, assessing unusual circumstances to mitigate risk at the manager level.
• Supports core HR processes like engagement surveys and the employee lifecycle from hire to separation i.e., onboarding (new hire orientation), transfers, offboarding, leaves of absence and unemployment claims.

• Influence & Employee Relations
• First-line support for employee relations and conducts formal investigations.
• Coaches managers on performance management and employee development, adapting style to differing audiences to resolve complex and sensitive ER cases.
• Enhances relationships with internal partners who are not familiar with the subject matter, often requiring persuasion and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Apply HR policies and processes, recommending decisions to resolve operational issues at the manager level. Gain manager cooperation on compliance.

• HR Data & Talent Planning
• Analyzes people data and trends using evaluation techniques to support HR recommendations, select the right course of action, and suggest variations in approach.
• Supports the execution of talent management processes, such as talent reviews and succession planning, working independently with reviews at critical points.

• KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
• Complete knowledge and full understanding of HR principles, practices, and specific business regulations.
• Strong analytical mindset to synthesize employee data and excellent workshop facilitation skills.
• Adept at evaluating diverse situations, working independently, and advising on difficult and sensitive matters.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES

• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience; or combination of education and equivalent experience.

• Preferred Qualifications
• Professional HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP or PHR).
• Foundational HR/Project Management certifications (e.g., CAPM).

DISCLAIMER
The job functions listed describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on business needs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Works in an office environment sitting at a desk, table or computer workstation for extended periods of time. May travel by car, plane or other form of transportation to attend business meetings or conferences. Approximately 50-80 percent of the time spent on the job involves the use of a personal computer.

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We target between minimum and midpoint of the range, and all offers are subject to a fair pay analysis - Compensation Range: Min: $110,387.00 - Mid: $137,983.00 -