California Licensed People Partner

Job Summary

To support a growing team, the full-time California Licensed People Partner will manage employee relations, provide compliance guidance to management, and facilitate regional HR inquiries in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to, investigate, and resolve employee relations issues while identifying trends and potential risks
• Provide guidance to managers on HR-related questions, including progressive discipline and compliance with wage and hour laws
• Conduct HR audits and fulfill legal requests, while maintaining awareness of local regulations and training needs

Required qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in multi-unit and multi-state retail or restaurant support
• Experience with complex employee relations cases and investigations
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and HR certifications (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR) preferred
• Experience managing accommodations under ADA and state-level guidelines