HR Business Partner - Job #1063

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

Department/Location: Human Resources - San Fernando Valley

Supervision:

Works under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager

Position and Job Summary:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) plays a strategic and hands-on role in supporting leaders and employees across the organization. This position is responsible for building strong relationships with supervisors and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, coaching leadership, and supporting a positive and productive workplace culture. Assigned duties may vary and added duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, ensuring issues are addressed promptly, thoroughly, and in alignment with organizational values
• Conduct investigations into complaints or concerns, document findings, and recommend appropriate actions
• Partner with Legal and senior leadership as needed on complex cases
• Identify trends in employee relations and recommend proactive strategies to improve workplace culture
• Develop and deliver training for supervisors and managers on core leadership skills, including communication, documentation, and disciplinary actions
• Coach on handling difficult conversations, giving clear and constructive feedback, and applying HR policies consistently
• Create and present training materials and resources
• Evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs to support continuous development
• Identify trends in employee relations and recommend proactive strategies to improve workplace culture
• Collaborate with HR team members on organizational initiatives such as engagement surveys and policy development
• Support change management initiatives to ensure effective communication and adoption across teams.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Participate in HR projects as needed

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (Master’s preferred) with 3-7 years of HRBP or generalist experience. Experience in employee relations required. Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices. HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHERM-SCP) preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and influence decision making. Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and confidentiality.

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package:

We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans.

• Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
• Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
• Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Participate in the Tuition Reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness and sabbatical time
• Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
• Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option (after 90-days continuous employment, at manager/supervisor’s discretion)

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Many Consumer Services Coordinators gain experience and enter into Supervisor, Manager or Director positions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

Compensation

This position is exempt. Regular Salary: $86,874 – $126,772 annually.

Base Pay Rate / Salary Range Information

The actual amount offered within the posted salary/pay rate range will depend on a variety of factors, including degree obtained/education, experience, skills and abilities, and other relevant job-related factors. The lower end of salary range applies to candidates who meet minimum qualifications or have limited years of relevant experience; the higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of direct relevant experience.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.