Human Resources Business Partner - Los Angeles, CA

As a member of the Human Resources team, the HR Business Partner will function as a generalist in a variety of HR activities with a focus on ensuring we have best in class talent that drives the organization's success. The HRBP will foster organizational excellence by utilizing extensive knowledge of California labor laws, best practices, and competitive strategies to influence key business decisions. This role will interpret and enforce company policies and provide coaching to managers on all aspects of leadership and employee relations. As a key culture leader in the organization, the HR Business Partner will learn about the key objectives and challenges of each business function, build relationships with stakeholders throughout the company, and partner with the broader HR organization to execute tactical and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities – a typical day may include:

• Proactively provide day- to-day HR tactical advice and support to managers and employees based on HR strategies, policies, and programs
• Consult on employee relations, performance improvement, discipline and other human resources issues as needed
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Proactively manage people-related risk, perform investigations, document findings, and provide complex problem-solving recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and federal, state and local employment laws, company policies, and procedures (with a regional focus on California)
• Serve as the internal expert on California employment and wage and hour law compliance, policy matters and ensure practices, policies and actions are aligned
• Monitor and recommend improvements regarding the application of California employment code, including regular rate of pay, meal penalties, and management of non-exempt employee practices
• Serve as a change agent helping the organization evolve to meet business objectives and work to positively impact challenging situations
  
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues
• Ensure rigorous compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and procedures (with a regional focus on Los Angeles and Bay area sites)
• Work with business groups to assess, create and implement innovative solutions for a variety of employee engagement initiatives within the client group
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies
• Promote and demonstrate behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and Guiding Principles
• Participate with other HR team members in leading assigned HR projects as needed in the areas of performance management, succession and talent assessment, learning, DE&I, onboarding, engagement, policy updates, compensation administration, employee communication and people-related customer responses

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong business and HR acumen, including ability to diagnose and analyze problems and drive appropriate solutions
• Strong knowledge of employment law – including laws and policies specific to California
• Hands-on work ethic with a “roll-up the sleeves” team player approach; strong bias for action and accountability to deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PPT, Outlook, HRIS systems
• Strong problem solving, analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Well organized and confidence to work independently
• Ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across teams, levels, and situations
• Self-starter with the ability to research complex employment laws independently, present facts, and make recommendations effectively in oral and written form
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to maintain neutrality in evaluating circumstances and concerns
• Excel in a team-oriented work environment and be willing to help other HR functions as needed
• Willingness and ability to travel 25-30% between California sites in Santa Clara and Los Angeles or other locations as assigned
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment (3 days in the office per week) and adjust schedule for the needs of a 7/24/365 organization
• Position located in Los Angeles, CA

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years of HR generalist experience including many of the following: coaching and development, employee relations, DE&I, performance management, compensation, talent management, conflict resolution, policy application, data analysis, and employee