HR Business Partner - Hybrid bei Unitek Learning

Unitek College is an ACCSC-accredited private nursing and healthcare college that prepares practice-ready professionals through career-focused programs and hands-on training.  With nine campuses across California and Nevada, Unitek offers programs such as Vocational/Practical Nursing, LVN-to-BSN and BSN pathways, Medical Assisting, and Medical Office Administration.  Guided by a mission to deliver quality education aligned with employer needs, Unitek helps students build the skills and confidence to launch successful healthcare careers.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and frontline HR support for assigned campuses or regions. This role is responsible for aligning HR practices with business goals, with a key focus on workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and compliance in a regulated education environment. The HRBP supports campus directors and managers in driving employee engagement, ensuring fair and consistent policy application, and fostering a positive workplace culture that supports student outcomes.

• Collaborate with campus directors, regional managers, and corporate leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management on people-related issues.
• Understand site-specific needs and adapt HR support accordingly.
• Participate in HR initiatives that support employee engagement, retention, and performance improvement.
• Collaborate with campus leaders to understand future business needs.
• Predict how these plans will impact talent requirements.
• Support leaders during organizational change.
• Participate in HR initiatives that support employee engagement, retention, and performance improvement.
• Help communicate workforce plans and transitions effectively.
• Assess gaps between current workforce capabilities and future needs.
• Highlight critical roles at risk of turnover or obsolescence.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters across assigned campuses
• Manage employee relations matters including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.
• Provide coaching and counsel to campus leaders on disciplinary actions, terminations, documentation, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of ER cases and generate reports for trends and risk management.
• Maintain awareness of HR trends, legal updates, and regulatory changes that impact the education industry.
• Support talent acquisition efforts by partnering with hiring managers and the recruitment team to attract and retain top educators and staff.
• Facilitate onboarding processes that align with company culture and compliance standards.
• Support performance management cycles, including goal setting, evaluations, and development plans.
• Identify training needs and coordinate with Learning & Development to deliver impactful training across sites.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, accreditation standards, and company HR policies.
• Assist in preparing HR documentation for audits by accreditation bodies or regulatory agencies.
• Track and analyze HR metrics, including turnover, engagement, and ER trends.
  Organizational Effectiveness
• Assist with organizational planning, including restructures, change management, and campus expansion initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, headcount) and recommend solutions to improve performance.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across all sites.
  Multi-Site Operations
• Regularly travel to assigned campuses to provide in-person support, conduct training, and foster employee engagement.
• Coordinate consistent HR practices across locations while accounting for regional differences.

Work Conditions:
Travel to assigned campuses or regional sites may be required (up to 50%).
Hybrid work schedule.

Salaried: $90k - $120k

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) is a plus.
• 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably as an HRBP or in a multi-site environment.
• Experience working in a for-profit education, vocational training, or regulated service environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• High integrity and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and drive results across a diverse organization.
• Comfort with ambiguity and change in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.  Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program