Human Resources Business Partner

Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) is looking for a People and Culture Business Partner to deliver HR services across departments. This role involves administering HR functions, recruiting, and providing support to both internal teams and external candidates, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Provide HRBP coverage across divisions during peak hiring cycles, leaves of absence, and other high-demand periods. Ensure uninterrupted HR service delivery and consistent support to business leaders
• Source and recruit a motivated, diverse talent pool through multiple channels and present innovative recruiting strategies to internal stakeholders
• Administer the full-cycle hiring process including job descriptions, compensation and FLSA analyses, public-facing postings, screenings, interview coordination, and onboarding
• Provide onboarding updates and reporting via HRIS and other tracking methods
• Support new hire orientation and conduct eligibility verification (e.g., I-9)
• Analyze hiring, engagement, and workforce data using the HRIS to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Launch and maintain track of annual employee engagement surveys
• Generate internal and external reports as needed, including the submission of compliance reporting
• Maintain and update templates and documentation for HR processes such as onboarding, performance evaluations, handbooks and policy distribution
• Provide performance management support by assisting department leaders with corrective action plans, performance improvement plans and training in proper documentation standards to ensure consistency
• Lead and assist in employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary meetings, and terminations
• Conduct effective, objective investigations and document unemployment claims
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices; review and maintain CSD policies accordingly
• Support annual engagement surveys and other employee feedback mechanisms
• Support the implementation and utilization of programs impacting compensation, training, safety, compliance, engagement, and employee development
• Collaborate on special projects and report progress to internal stakeholders
• Lead improvements in HR systems, tools, and internal workflows to increase efficiency across the HRBP team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Solid knowledge of HR policies, related laws and best practices (e.g., the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Opportunity, etc.)
• Experience working across various HR functions and levels of employees and management
• Strong project management skills, including analysis, planning, prioritization, and attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent writing and presentation skills. Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of communications
• Ability to demonstrate the values of the organization and champion CSD's products, services, and support of the global community
• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office products, including advanced-level proficiency in MS Excel as well as an HRIS system
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Communications, or a relevant field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent professional experience
• 4 years of professional experience in the Human Resources field
• Strong working knowledge of California employment laws, including wage and hour requirements, meal and rest period compliance, overtime calculations, pay transparency, final pay rules, CFRA, PDL, FEHA, ADA interactive process requirements, workers' compensation coordination, and unemployment processes
• Current HR Certification (e.g., SPHR, PHR, PHRca, SHRM CP/SCP) or willing to obtain within one (1) year of employment
• Ability to communicate effectively using American Sign Language