Senior Human Resources Business Partner – West Coast

Granicus

Sr Human Resources Business Partner providing HR support and strategy implementation for Granicus. Collaborating with global teams and leading UR initiatives while focusing on the ANZ region.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $74,400 - $96,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads strategic employee initiatives to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives within talent management, performance, compensation, training, and culture initiatives.
Builds strong business relationships with internal stakeholders (VP+ level), acting as the main point of contact for all people-related matters in the business unit such as supporting performance management, employee relations issues, conducting HR investigations, increasing engagement, reducing turnover, talent planning, and conducting terminations and exit interviews.
Applies depth of HR knowledge and may guide new or other HRBP team members regarding policies or practices.
Operates independently and identifies opportunities to apply solutions that will solve complex business problems.
Leads and executes change management projects and manages HR-related internal and external communications within the business unit.
Coaches managers on all aspects of people management such as employee development, disciplinary action, terminations, and employee engagement utilizing data and trends.
Assists in implementing HR policies, procedures, and programs across the company, helping to maximize usage, recommending impactful changes, and creating sustained solutions to employee challenges.
Participates and leads special projects around global HR processes and utilizes successful project management skills and tracking.
Enables high-performing teams using people data and metrics provided to business units on a regular basis.
Works closely with the internal Talent Acquisition team ensuring alignment between business requirements, culture, and candidates for onboarding and internal mobility needs.
Works in conjunction with the Learning & Development team, assisting in creating learning materials and conducting training programs as required.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements globally related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
Participates in company compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal reporting requirements, including any related to EEO, AAP, ADA, FMLA, DOL, Worker compensation, etc.
Provides strong customer service to all stakeholders ensuring HR continually drives value throughout the business.
Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity in handling confidential information.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–8 years of experience in an HRBP, HR professional, or equivalent role; preferably within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
3–5 years specifically dealing with Employee Relations, HR investigations, and/or other highly confidential and sensitive employment situations.
Demonstrated ability to consult and influence senior leaders to drive strategic HR initiatives.
Foundational knowledge of applicable state and federal regulatory requirements, principles, and procedures in human resources; FMLA, ERISA, FLSA, HIPAA, CFRA, OFCCP, and more (or be good at Google-ing).
Subject matter expertise in ANZ employment law and experience supporting ANZ customer base highly desired.
Current HR certification is a plus, i.e., SPHR, SHRM-CP, CIPD, etc., or a desire to attain one.
Outstanding relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment with a flexible approach.
Demonstrated ability to work professionally and discreetly with highly confidential information.
Sound judgment and commercial acumen.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels; strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong MS Office skills — ability to prepare engagement presentations, analyze data, and produce clear written materials.
Able to travel up to 5% of the time to assist in supporting all offices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and live your life.
Company-Wide Wellbeing Days – Paid days off to unplug and focus on your mental health.
Work From Home Reimbursement – Support a productive home office environment.
Multiple Health Plan Options – Including a 100% employer-paid plan.
Employer HSA Contributions – When enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan.
Fitness Reimbursement Program – Stay active, your way.
On-Demand Mental Health Support – Access to Headspace and other wellness tools.
Paid Parental Leave – For both birthing and non-birthing parents.
Traditional & Roth 401(k) – With a generous company match.
Life & AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for peace of mind.
Online Learning Platforms – Fuel your professional development.
Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Your contributions are valued and rewarded.

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsHR investigationsperformance managementchange managementdata analysisproject managementregulatory complianceHR policiestalent managementtraining programs

Soft Skills

relationship-buildinginterpersonal skillscustomer serviceconsultinginfluencingcommunication skillsdiscretionsound judgmentcommercial acumenflexibility

Certifications

SPHRSHRM-CPCIPD