People Business Partner

People Business Partner

Los Angeles, California (Hybrid) / San Jose, California (Hybrid)

6 - People Human Resources / Regular Full-time / Hybrid

GHJ is looking for a People Business Partner, Client Services

At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.

We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands / needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).

Summary of Role : The People Business Partner, Client Services, is a dynamic, hands-on leader who will serve as a partner with department leadership, aligning people and department goals. Reporting to the Director, People, the role works collaboratively with our Client Services Departments (Advisory, Audit and Tax) leadership teams and the People team to execute and achieve goals. They are the go-to for People matters, keeping the Department Head and Director, People informed.

You will be responsible for :

• Employee Relations and Compliance
• Handle all employee relations issues raised in the department, escalating to the Department Head and Director, People as needed.
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns in a fair and timely manner.
• Act as an advisor to the Department Head with respect to personnel matters.
• Performance Management and Learning and Development
• Support the department performance evaluation cycles, working with Learning and Performance to identify opportunities for process improvement and ensure department compliance.
• Coordinate with firm and department Learning and Development teams to ensure a positive development environment for learners at all levels.
• Coach leaders on effective feedback and career development strategies.
• Talent Management and Employee Engagement
• Work with the Department Head and Director, People on department workforce planning and succession plans, helping identify key talent and talent gaps, execute talent management programs and develop management and leadership capabilities.
• Support employee engagement within the departments, using best practices seen across the Firm to foster a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Coordinate with department onboarding lead to ensure seamless integration of new hires, including support with Career Advisor pairings and new hire buddies.
• In some situations, coordinate with resource management to align department client service needs with professional development opportunities.
• Strategic People Partnership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing insights and recommendations on people related matters that affect the department's overall performance.
• Be an active participant on the leadership teams as well as the People team, where it needed.
• Provide content relating to people issues for the department meetings, leadership team meetings, and weekly department communications.

What we need from you :

What skills & experience you'll bring to us :

Seven decades, overriding focus : our people and our clients.

GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal's Book of Lists, the firm has 24 partners and approximately 200 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), Public Company Accounting Oversite Board (PCAOB), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). Collaboration and maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our success.

We are also an independent member of HLB International, a worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through its nearly 800 offices worldwide.

GHJ complies with all local / state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. At GHJ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is : $135,000 - $175,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to : race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co-workers.