Provide strategic HR counsel and support to global functional teams. Drive effective implementation of HR practices and programs. Lead and/or support the design and execution of HR processes and initiatives.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Human Resource Generalist 3 (HR Generalist/HRBP)
Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid – typically 4 days onsite, Friday WFH)
Duration: Initial 5-month contract
Pay Rate: $53.43-57.43/hr.
Important Notes:
- This is an HR Generalist/HRBP role, not Talent Acquisition.
- Minimum 7 years HR experience, including at least 4 years generalist background: change management, OE/OD, policy, compensation, employee relations, performance management, HRIS, training/development, etc.
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of HR, the HR Manager, HRBP provides strategic HR counsel and support to global functional teams across Global Services and US Region Sales & Marketing within the MMS business unit. This role drives effective implementation of HR practices and programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and associate development. The HRBP will lead and/or support the design and execution of HR processes, initiatives, and organizational improvements.
This position is ideally based in San Diego and follows a hybrid remote/on-site model.
Accountabilities
Organizational Effectiveness & Talent Development
- Partner with leaders to execute annual HR processes (talent management, performance management, compensation, etc.).
- Support organizational analyses, org design, employee relations, engagement, and communications.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to help leaders execute business and functional strategies.
- Identify opportunities to lead and support change initiatives, including business case development, stakeholder engagement, mapping, communication planning, conflict resolution, and post-implementation assessment.
- Develop and facilitate team-building and development strategies.
- Assess training and development needs across functional groups and recommend solutions.
- Lead discussions and support planning for reductions-in-force or restructuring activities.
- Partner with Access HR on employee relations issues, trend analysis, and resolution.
Staffing
- Collaborate with hiring managers and TA to define job requirements, competencies, and recruiting strategies.
- Guide hiring teams through assessment and selection processes using behavioral-based methodologies.
- Participate in interview panels.
- Provide consultation on job offers, ensuring internal/external equity and compliance (including relocation/expat considerations).
Compensation
- Consult on compensation decisions: new hire offers, merit increases, market pricing, incentives, stock recommendations, and adjustments.
- Partner with TA on compensation for new hires.
- Support annual compensation planning to ensure alignment between rewards and performance.
Performance Management
- Guide managers through annual performance management cycles.
- Coach leaders on documentation for both strong and poor performance.
- Ensure compliance, consistency, and quality of evaluations.
Additional Responsibilities
- Serve as process owner for sub-regional HR processes (HRP, PMP, Compensation Planning, T&D, Talent Development programs).
- Lead or participate in business-wide special projects (acquisition integration, onboarding programs, etc.).
- Develop, propose, and implement project processes and solutions.
Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of professional HR experience.
At least 4 years HR Generalist experience, including:
- Change management
- Organizational effectiveness/development
- Policy development & administration
- Recruitment/selection
- Compensation
- Employment law
- Employee relations
- Performance management
- HRIS
- Training & development
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.