Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner

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Therma
, a Legence Company

For over 50 years, Therma has continued to redefine the mechanical construction landscapes in California. Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, facility‑specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost‑conscious approach. Today, the firm employs more than 1,100 people in 3 regional offices, serving clients across biopharmaceutical, education, healthcare, food & beverage, commercial, industrial, and data center facilities.

Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative, and fun – recognized as a #1 Best Place to Work multiple times. We create an environment that empowers and challenges employees, giving them the opportunity to succeed.

As a critical member of the HR team, the Senior HR Business Partner is a key leader who supports the company by being a problem‑solver. This strategic role partners with leadership to influence key business initiatives, accelerate business growth, foster collaboration, and simplify complexity. This role is 100% in‑office, based in San Jose, California, supporting Therma, an industry‑leading mechanical contracting company under the Legence brand with approximately 1,000 union and non‑union employees.

• Embrace our wearelegence culture by building relationships with all employees and helping shape our culture through continual elevation of our people and delivering excellence.
• Be a challenger, collaborator, and ensure business unit alignment with HR Leadership and broader company vision, including current and long‑term business objectives.
• Invest in relationships to gain a deep understanding of the business and leadership priorities, including business strategies, P&L, and key initiatives that drive the bottom lines.
• Partner with leadership to forge strong relationships. Speak straight and communicate with impact utilizing strong collaboration and influencing skills.
• Share information while partnering with the HR shared services team to support a wide range of projects across HR Management, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Compensation and Benefits, HRIS and Payroll.
• Listen to understand and balance business unit needs with overall company vision and initiatives to protect the interests of the organization as a whole.

• Strategic mindset, big picture, future focus; proven track record in fast‑paced HR environment across full HR spectrum.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate and influence leadership at all levels.
• Strategic, business, and financial acumen.
• Strong people focus and ability to collaborate and support the organization to drive new business.
• Strong project and change management skills; ability to act as a change agent.
• Learning agility, adaptability, flexibility, and quick up‑skilling.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and navigate complex, multi‑faceted organization with multiple stakeholders and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable living in the grey and not being completely process driven.
• Solution‑oriented mindset and creative problem solving in resource‑constrained environment.
• Expertise in leading, coaching, advising, and influencing employees and leadership.
• Independent work, prioritization, proactive issue resolution with risk and compliance mindset.
• Proficiency in complete Microsoft Office suite.

• Minimum of 5‑7 years of experience in a developed HR environment with broad range of HR services.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation & benefits, employee relations, training & development, talent acquisition, HR compliance, etc.
• Generalist or HR Lead experience preferred.
• Experience with a unionized workforce preferred.
• Proven experience in conflict resolution and managing employee relations issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of California employment laws and regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred.

Salary Range: $130k - $160k, depending on experience.

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