HR Business Partner

Role overview

This is a long-term contract opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to support senior leaders in Menlo Park, California. The role sits within a mission-focused nonprofit setting and calls for a strategic HR advisor who can guide workforce decisions, employee and labor relations, and organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospital environments, practical judgment in complex workplace situations, and the ability to turn people analytics into recommendations leaders can act on.

What you will do

• Work closely with executive and senior leaders to build people strategies that align with operational priorities and improve workforce performance.
• Advise on delicate employee and labor relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, grievance handling, and union-related issues.
• Support managers with performance management practices and help ensure HR policies and employment standards are applied consistently and fairly.
• Partner with recruiting, compensation, learning, and analytics teams to deliver integrated solutions for business and talent needs.
• Drive change management work connected to organizational priorities, including workforce impact planning and internal communications.
• Analyze workforce trends, internal data, and market benchmarks to spot patterns, support decisions, and strengthen HR reporting.
• Help maintain compliance with California employment laws and relevant federal labor and employment rules.
• Assist with HR administration and process improvements, including effective use of HR systems such as Workday where relevant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in human resources, HR business partnering, or a related business operations function.
• Direct experience in hospital settings and labor relations is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, employee relations, and union contract interpretation.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and handling complex employee matters, including arbitration or grievance processes.
• Ability to advise senior leaders in a consultative manner on workforce and organizational topics.
• Solid skills in performance management, HR policy administration, and using workforce data for decision-making.
• HR certification is considered an advantage.

About the employer

Robert Half is a global specialist in talent solutions, connecting skilled candidates with opportunities across finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support functions.

Benefits and additional information

Contract and temporary professionals are offered access to benefits that may include medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, along with eligibility to participate in a 401(k) plan. Additional support includes competitive compensation, benefits access, and free online training resources.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Robert Half is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to protected status.

This role is described as a long-term contract assignment.