Employee Relations Business Partner (Foster City)
4 days ago
Foster City
Job Description About MidPen At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect. We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation's leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity. MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work® in 2025. Location: Foster City, Oakland, or Union City Employee Relations Business Partner The Employee Relations Business Partner serves as the dedicated employee relations expert within MidPen's People Team. This role is responsible for managing all employee relations matters across the organization, partnering closely with other People Business Partners (PBPs), People Operations, and business leaders to resolve workplace issues, mitigate organizational risk, ensure legal compliance, and identify trends that inform proactive people strategies. This role brings deep expertise in employment law, investigations, conflict resolution, and workplace culture to help create a fair, respectful, and legally compliant work environment. Responsibilities Employee Relations Management: • Act as the primary employee relations lead, managing investigations and advising employees and leaders on conflict resolution, performance management, corrective action, terminations, accommodations, and compliance with applicable laws., • Partner with PBPs and business leaders to address ER matters, ensuring consistent practices across client groups, identifying trends, and driving targeted interventions related to team dynamics and culture., • Proactively identify and mitigate employee relations risks, ensuring compliance with federal, California, and local employment laws; partner with legal counsel on complex or high‑risk matters., • Develop and execute proactive Employee Relations strategies aligned with MidPen's people priorities, leveraging ER data and cross‑PBP insights to anticipate risk, identify systemic issues, and ensure a consistent, equitable employee experience across the organization. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Deep knowledge of California employment law (FEHA, FMLA/CFRA, ADA, FLSA) and the ability to apply it in day‑to‑day employee relations matters., • Proven experience conducting thorough, objective, and legally defensible investigations, including documentation and disciplinary outcomes., • Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex and high‑risk situations., • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with discretion, build trust across all organizational levels, and collaborate effectively with HR partners., • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field., • 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations, including conducting workplace investigations., • Demonstrated experience managing complex ER cases, including those involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct., • 2+ years of workers compensation experience such as claim coordination, return-to-work programs, etc., • Certification in HR strongly preferred (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)., • Experience working in a multi-site or field-based organization preferred. $140,000 - $157,500 Annual Salary - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details) • Health Insurance, • Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, • 403(b) Retirement Investment, • Employee Education Reimbursement Program, • Paid Parental Leave, • FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits, • EAP Program, • Pet Insurance, • Paid Time Off, • Company Holidays MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.