HR Business Partner

DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled HR Business Partner in the SF Bay Area to assist our client on this long-term contract position. This role will require travel once a week around the Bay Area to various client locations. You will collaborate with business leaders and employees to drive organizational success while ensuring adherence to company policies, employment laws, and union agreements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide strategic HR guidance in a unionized environment while supporting performance management and employee relations.Responsibilities:- Collaborate with managers and leaders to align workforce planning and organizational development initiatives with business goals.- Offer expert advice on employee engagement, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.- Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance with union contract provisions.- Foster strong labor-management relationships by serving as a liaison between management and union representatives.- Investigate and support the resolution of employee grievances in accordance with company policies and union agreements.- Implement HR programs and policies that enhance employee relations and support compliance with employment laws.- Provide training and guidance to leaders on HR best practices and labor law requirements.- Assist in developing strategies to improve overall employee satisfaction and organizational culture.- Monitor and ensure adherence to HR compliance standards across all levels of the organization.Requirements - Minimum of 7 years of HR experience, including at least 2-4 years in a business partner role.- Proven experience working in a unionized environment is strongly preferred.- Expertise in employee relations, performance management, and organizational development.- Strong knowledge of labor laws and collective bargaining agreement administration.- Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills.- Proficiency in HR strategy development and implementation.- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with both management and employees.- Solid understanding of HR compliance standards and practices.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .