As a Sr. HR Business Partner, you will have an integral role in bringing a strategic and tactical approach to business growth, leadership development, and people management. You will provide a wide range of HR support to senior leadership, management, and employees and drive HR strategies and initiatives to support the organization’s overall goals, strategy, culture, and success.
The ideal candidate is self-driven and highly motivated to push themselves to exceed expectations and make things happen. They are emotionally intelligent and able to build strong relationships and trust with all levels and within a matrix reporting structure. Their natural curiosity will challenge them to look for efficient ways to manage HR processes and explore innovative and continuous improvement opportunities. They are resourceful and will think creatively to find solutions with minimal guidance. They are passionate about creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace where leaders and employees can thrive and work towards the company’s long-term success while balancing accuracy, efficiency, and cost containment initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Partner with leadership and business units to understand business objectives and align HR and people strategies accordingly.
- Oversee a broad range of HR functions and provide HR expertise in areas including, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, compliance, safety, compensation, benefits administration, talent acquisition, etc.
- Serves as a point of contact and trusted advisor/coach on HR matters; ensures escalation of local issues to HR and Senior Leadership as appropriate
- Manage complex employee relations issues and ensure timely resolutions and compliance with company policies and best practice. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations when necessary.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and lead recruitment efforts and strategies to attract and hire top talent across corporate and retail locations.
- Implement innovative initiatives to boost employee retention and satisfaction, ensuring alignment with the company’s values and long-term goals
- Design and implement onboarding programs to ensure new employees are effectively integrated into the company
- Oversee and facilitate the performance management process. Support the performance management process by providing guidance on goal setting, performance feedback, and development plans
- Provide day-to-day performance management counseling and coaching to leadership
- Identify training needs and programs to enable managers and employees to work efficiently and effectively, including Workplace Violence Prevention Policy, Anti-Harassment training, Safety, and other topics for management development and compliance.
- Administer benefits plans, such as medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, etc., ensuring ACA and HIPPA compliance.
- Oversee annual benefits renewals and open enrollment processes in partnership with the benefits broker and Corporate HR.
- Oversee all aspects of the payroll processing cycle and ensure timely and accurate payments for all corporate and retail employees, in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements including new hires and exits.
- Lead strategies and initiatives to enhance company culture and improve employee relations, engagement, and productivity.
- Maintain accurate employee records and manage HRIS database.
- Maintain knowledge of California laws, policies, and regulations and ensure compliance with policies and practices
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) or equivalent work experience, required.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in HR, with 3-5 years in an HRBP or Senior HR role
- Proficiency with HRIS systems, specifically with Paycom, which includes Payroll Administration, Data Management, Time & Attendance, Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, Reporting, etc. is preferred
- Strong technical skills and a high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Knowledge of and experience using CA labor laws, compliance, and regulations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coach and effectively communicate across all company levels
- Must be a keen listener, able to maintain focus, extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information
- Collaborate with a positive, service-oriented approach
- Strong, detailed organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle confidential information and complex situations with discretion
- Ability to travel to support retail locations as needed
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, leading as a positive example of the culture and policies of the company.
Brixton is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
