Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Mazda North American Operations

Strategic HR Business Partner at Mazda providing expert HR advice and shaping HR direction. Leading HR-related initiatives and employee relations within business units in California.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $108,900 - $166,125 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategic HR management, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and talent development. Possesses strong knowledge of California employment law and the ability to provide innovative HR solutions to complex business challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic HR DirectionEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementCalifornia Employment LawHR Business Partner Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisWorkforce Structure ChangesTalent DevelopmentRecruitmentCompensation Management

Soft Skills

Independent OperationConsultation with LeadershipObjective Investigation

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)Professional in Human Resources (PHR)Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Industry Keywords

Human Resources ManagementBusiness PartnerEmployee Relations IssuesStrategic HR RecommendationsOperational Challenges

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic business partner to various business unit groups
Provide expert advice on HR-related matters
Shape and drive strategic HR direction that optimizes people, structure, and culture
Act as the primary HR contact for assigned business units in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, benefits, compensation, performance management, and talent development
Independently gather and analyze data to develop, drive, and implement effective plans for resolution
Lead complex workforce structure changes
Partner with leadership to consult on and help shape year-round performance management activities
Independently lead and conduct thorough and objective internal investigations related to complex or high-risk employee relations issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years progressive experience in human resources roles required
5+ years experience in an HR Business Partner or related role directly supporting senior leadership with demonstrated ability to operate independently required
2+ years experience providing strategic HR recommendations and innovative solutions for business and operational challenges for complex business and operational challenges with minimal oversight required
Direct work experience supporting CA based operations with strong comprehension of CA employment law
Bachelor Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Human Resources Management Preferred
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Preferred Upon Hire
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Preferred Upon Hire
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Preferred Upon Hire
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Preferred Upon Hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package