HR Business Partner

SEV Laser is one of the nation's fastest-growing aesthetics companies, driven by innovation and operational excellence. They are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support their growing multi-state organization by providing expert guidance across various HR functions and partnering closely with leadership to ensure effective employee relations and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR partner for operational leaders
• Build trusted relationships with leaders by providing strategic and day-to-day HR guidance
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, restructuring, staffing, and retention initiatives
• Provide recommendations that align business objectives with sound HR practices and employment law
• Advise and coach leaders through complex employee relations matters
• Conduct workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics concerns, policy violations, misconduct, attendance issues, wage and hour concerns, and workplace conflicts
• Review investigation findings and recommend appropriate corrective action
• Prepare thorough and objective investigation documentation
• Partner with Legal on high-risk employee relations matters as needed
• Coach leaders through all aspects of performance management, including: Performance coaching, Corrective action, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), Demotions, Terminations
• Review employment actions to ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance
• Guide leaders on documentation and effective performance conversations
• Partner with the Leave Administrator and business leaders regarding complex leave and accommodation matters
• Provide guidance on: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Workers' Compensation interactions, State and local leave laws
• Participate in the Interactive Process by reviewing medical documentation, evaluating reasonable accommodations, and partnering with leadership on return-to-work planning
• Ensure leave and accommodation practices remain compliant with federal, state, and local laws
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws while balancing operational needs
• Advise leaders on wage and hour compliance, meal and rest breaks, employee classifications, and company policies
• Monitor legislative changes and recommend policy or practice updates
• Assist with HR audits and ensure compliance with employment documentation requirements
• Coach managers on: Employee engagement, Conflict resolution, Difficult conversations, Documentation, Accountability, Leadership effectiveness, Team development, Change management
• Build manager capability through consistent coaching and partnership
• Support initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness
• Analyze trends in turnover, performance, leave utilization, investigations, and employee relations to identify opportunities for improvement
• Partner with Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, Learning & Development, and Operations to deliver a consistent employee experience
• Review employment documentation, including corrective actions, separation documentation, investigation summaries, accommodation correspondence, and policy communications
• Support organizational initiatives including office openings, acquisitions, restructures, leadership transitions, and workforce planning
• Assist with special HR projects and company-wide initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or HR Generalist role supporting managers
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters from intake through resolution
• Hands-on experience conducting workplace investigations
• Experience supporting ADA accommodations and the Interactive Process
• Strong working knowledge of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, FEHA, FLSA, Title VII, and other applicable federal and state employment laws
• Experience supporting leave administration and partnering on complex medical leave and accommodation cases
• Experience coaching leaders through performance management, disciplinary actions, and difficult employee conversations
• Experience supporting multiple locations within a multi-state organization
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while handling highly confidential information
• Ability to travel up to 50% as business needs require
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Experience supporting healthcare, retail, hospitality, or other fast-paced multi-site organizations
• Experience supporting organizations with 500+ employees
• Experience using HRIS platforms such as Rippling
• Experience supporting organizational growth, acquisitions, and change management initiatives