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HRBP Senior Generalist

Elwyn
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, San Jose
3190 South Bascom Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 26, 2026
Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
  • Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
  • Paid On-the-Job Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.


Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Both independently and under the direction of the Strategic Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP), the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as an internal consultant to operational leadership on human resource-related issues, acts as an employee champion and change agent, identifies and prepares development plans for the employees, assists in leading change management initiatives, and manages Human Resources(HR)-related internal and external communication. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function and other shared corporate service departments to deliver value-added services to operational leadership and employees in their assigned client group which reflect the business and operational objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business and operational acumen about the unit's financial position, its short-, mid- and long-range plans, its culture, and its competition.
The salary range for this position is anywhere from $72,000-$80,000, negotiable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Partners with assigned operational leadership team(s) as the HRBP to support the organization's core values, mission, vision and philosophy and overall operational goals, objectives and initiatives by assisting SHRBP to advise and develop HR strategies and best practices, programs, processes and initiatives, ensuring operational compliance with all local, state and federal employment regulations and statutes and organizational policies
  • Consults with all levels of operational leadership concerning day-to-day HR operational issues, providing HR guidance as appropriate
  • Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to operational leadership of HR including but not limited to coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, problem resolution on employment issues and ensures standard application of corporate policies and procedures in all actions
  • Participates in regular meetings in person or via TEAMs as required with assigned client group
  • Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation in conjunction with the SHRBP and Labor Relations
  • Coordinates with Talent Acquisition and operational leadership in assisting with selection and recommendation of new hires, promotions and transfers and participates in panel interviews as appropriate
  • In coordination with operational leadership and the SHRBP, identifies training needs for business units and individual coaching needs
  • Assists employees and managers in performance management processes, including setting expectations/objectives, providing effective feedback, performance evaluations, recognition and rewards, and corrective and disciplinary action, reviewing and revising documentation, as needed and in accordance with corporate policy and in compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
  • Works directly with members of assigned operational leadership with regards to promotions, transfers, performance management, etc. and assures salaries are reviewed and changes recommended are in keeping with salary administration structures and policies to ensure internal equity
  • Participates in the periodic review, revision and general maintenance of position descriptions and classifications and works with compensation to ensure proper grading and Fair Labor Standards Act status
  • Educates operational leadership and employees in all areas of HR, including corporate policies and procedures; manages general inquiries by providing information and referrals
  • Provides support for answering and defending unemployment compensation and employment action as needed
  • Under the direction of an assigned SHRBP:
    • Assists with implementation of strategic initiates including but not limited to reorganization of service area, compensation analysis data collection, compliance issues, and reduction in force by providing support documentation and follow through
    • Works closely with operational leadership and employees to improve work relationships, implement morale and employee engagement, increase productivity and retention, implement reward and recognition programs and initiatives, and assist in building a best-in-class organizational culture
    • Shares trends and metrics pertaining but not limited to employee personnel information and data, turnover analysis, employee satisfaction, EEO, promotions, etc. in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
    • In coordination with Learning and Development, participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success; recommends and provides input into the development and implementation of training programs on various topics, including but not limited to preventing harassment, performance management, effective leadership skills, employment compliance, interviewing skills trainings, and new employee orientation; follows up to ensure training objectives are met
    • In coordination with the SHRBP and under the direction of Employee Relations:
      • Assists with the management and resolution of complex employee relations issues, and
      • Collaborates on conducting effective, thorough and objective employee relations investigations
      • Assists with operations, where appropriate, in operational investigations and participates in investigation debriefing providing recommendations for corrective action, where appropriate and applicable
    • In coordination with Labor Relations, when appropriate, assists with managing union-related employee issues and concerns
    • Coordinates organizational HR communication initiatives
  • Under the direct supervision of Executive Director of Strategic HRBPs, assists with the legal department and outside employment legal counsel as needed/required with matters related but not limited to fair employment practices claims, legal actions, and any other administrative employment agency claims
  • Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, industrial relations or related field of study preferred
  • Human resources certification (i.e. PHRca/SPHRca/SPHR/PHR/SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP/CCP/CEBS/CBP) preferred
  • Four (4) years' experience in application of human resources principles (generalist preferred); leadership role experience preferred
  • Business and organizational acumen
  • Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask with often competing priorities
  • Must possess excellent customer interaction, negotiation, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with:
    • Coaching and counseling employees and managers on employee and labor relations issues
    • Organizational diagnosis
    • Handling sensitive employee relations matters and assisting in conducting employee relations investigations; experience responding to fair employment practices claims preferred
    • Development of human resources initiatives, programs and processes; project management experience preferred
    • HR reporting; HR analytics
    • Assisting with training assessment, development and delivery, adult learning theory, and principles to ensure transfer of learning; leadership development preferred
    • Administering diversity and inclusion initiatives, including administering AAP strategies, initiatives and outreach preferred
    • Compensation programs, strategies, and practices preferred
    • Developing and administering reward and recognition programs
    • Developing and administering employee engagement programs
    • Workplace safety, workers compensation, OSHA preferred
    • Organizational development, including succession and workforce planning preferred
    • Organizational effectiveness preferred
    • Application of change management principles preferred
  • Strong working knowledge and experience in:
    • Use of human resources-based technologies/systems (HRMS), preferably with ADP platforms
    • Benefit coordination
    • Full life cycle recruitment and development of talent acquisition strategies
    • Employment law/compliance, governance, documentation
    • Developing, administering, and implementing performance management and appraisal systems and tools
  • Experience working in a unionized workforce in support of labor relations activities preferred
  • Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Publisher and report-writer experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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