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Vaco Recruiter Services lists this Manager, Human Resources Business Partner opportunity in irvine, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Manager, Human Resources Business Partner - On-Site
About the Opportunity
Our client is transforming the way HR services are delivered across the organization. Moving away from a traditional HR generalist model, the HR Enablement Business Partner team is focused on empowering managers, driving operational consistency, creating scalable people practices, and increasing business accountability across the organization. This newly created role will serve as the primary HR partner for multiple West Coast locations and play a critical role in supporting organizational growth, change management initiatives, employee relations, and leadership development. The successful candidate will operate as a trusted advisor to business leaders while helping shape the future of the company's HR operating model. This position offers strong visibility across the organization and potential career progression into broader HR Business Partner leadership opportunities.
Position Overview
The Manager, HRBP is an individual contributor role responsible for leading employee relations, performance management, organizational change initiatives, and manager coaching across assigned West Coast locations. This position requires an experienced HR professional who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, influence leaders, and navigate complex employee matters with confidence. The ideal candidate thrives in a matrixed environment, brings strong business acumen, and is passionate about helping managers build high-performing teams while ensuring HR practices remain consistent, compliant, and scalable.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary HR resource and trusted advisor for assigned West Coast operations
Lead employee relations investigations and complex workplace matters while assessing risk and recommending appropriate solutions
Partner with leaders on performance management, coaching, corrective action, and employee development initiatives
Support organizational changes, workforce planning efforts, restructures, and site-related transitions
Coach managers to address employee issues effectively while building leadership capability and accountability
Drive consistency in HR practices, processes, and employee experience across multiple locations
Collaborate closely with HR leadership and business leaders within a matrixed organizational structure
Support HR transformation initiatives, process improvements, and adoption of new HR technologies and tools
Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and company standards
Contribute to broader U.S. HR initiatives and strategic projects as needed
Qualifications Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
7+ years of progressive HR experience with significant employee relations responsibility
Demonstrated expertise managing complex employee relations matters independently
Strong performance management and leadership coaching experience
Experience supporting multiple locations, business units, or client groups
Proven success leading organizational change and navigating evolving business environments
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence leaders at multiple levels
Ability to work autonomously and make sound, well-reasoned decisions
Preferred Experience
Experience within large, matrixed organizations
Regional HR leadership or multi-site support experience
Exposure to global organizations and cross-functional teams
Experience supporting commercial, engineering, R&D, or technical employee populations
Prior involvement in HR transformation, operating model redesign, or shared services environments
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
A change agent, influencing leaders and driving adoption of new approaches, behaviors and ways of working
Strong employee relations judgment and risk assessment capability
Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs
Excellent documentation and case management practices
Skilled at coaching managers rather than solving problems for them
Comfortable operating independently while partnering effectively across a remote and dispersed HR team
Executive presence and credibility with senior leadership
Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo
Collaborative, adaptable, and growth-oriented approach
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
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Worksite address
irvine, CA, 92713, US
Who can apply
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