Human Resources Business Partner

Overview

Human Resources Business Partner

Location: This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence 4 days per week in the San Francisco or San Jose office.

About the Opportunity: A well-established, employee-owned company in the commercial construction and services industry, with approximately 300-500 employees, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join its Bay Area team. The organization operates multiple offices across the U.S. and is known for a strong, people-first culture and long-standing recognition as a top workplace. This role reports to a senior HR leader and partners closely with business leaders to support employee benefits, compliance, recognition, rewards, and core HR operations.

Responsibilities are organized into key focus areas below.

• Employee Benefits & Total Rewards
  • Develop, administer, and maintain employee benefits programs across the organization and affiliated entities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries
  • Oversee employee leave administration
  • Act as liaison with benefits brokers
  • Partner with HR colleagues on recognition, rewards, and service award programs
  • Schedule and deliver benefits education and training
  • Communicate benefits updates and regional compliance requirements
  • Administer the performance management platform
• HR Generalist Responsibilities
  • Manage the full employee lifecycle: offers, onboarding, offboarding, status changes, records, and HR systems
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws
  • Produce intermediate-level Excel reports related to headcount, compensation, and workforce analytics
  • Complete required state and federal HR reporting
  • Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies and programs
  • Support and manage training related to hiring, performance management, promotions, terminations, and anti-harassment
  • Partner with unions and field leadership to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including union-related payroll matters
  • Maintain and update job descriptions
  • Participate in meetings, HR initiatives, and ongoing professional development
• Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • 6+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years focused on employee benefits and compensation
  • Experience across multiple HR disciplines, including:
    • Employee Benefits & Leave Management
    • Compensation
    • Recognition & Rewards
    • HR Systems (HRIS)
    • Legislative & Regulatory Compliance
    • Employee Relations
  • Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, formulas)
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or Lattice is a plus
  • Exposure to union environments and the construction industry is preferred
  • Strong coaching, communication, and conflict management skills
  • High level of integrity, discretion, emotional intelligence, and accountability
  • Ability to travel to regional offices as needed
• Work Style & Attributes
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Collaborative, professional, and team-oriented
  • Trusted to handle sensitive and confidential information
  • Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
  • Strong planning, prioritization, and stakeholder communication skills
• Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary Range: $135k - $195k (Exempt)
  • Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and location
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including HSA/HRA options)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, legal assistance, identity protection, and more)

This organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent…