Brella Hiring for People (HR) & Culture Business Partner at Los Angeles, CA Full Time

Job Summary

Meet the new village! Brella’s on a mission to transform the way we raise the next generation. Child care is failing everyone- parents, children, and teachers. So we’ve created a new, more flexible, accessible, and friendly child care center. Families, kids, and teachers love us, so now we’re growing. If you’re interested in joining a creative, mission-driven team and having a direct impact on the lives of families as well as the next generation’s education and development- this role’s for you.

This is an exciting time to join Brella as we anticipate the opening of 2-3 more centers in the Los Angeles area over the next year in addition to our current locations in Hollywood and Playa Vista. We are currently looking to hire an LA-based People (HR) Business Partner who will report into our Head of People and work onsite across our center locations in LA with some remote flexibility. Brella is in build mode and this role will have the opportunity to influence and help shape the foundations of many of our People & Culture frameworks, policies and processes.

As Our People (HR) & Culture Business Partner You Will:

• Drive initiatives and projects with broad impact to support Brella’s needs across employee experience, benefits and compliance, performance assessment and management, talent acquisition, succession planning, employee relations, and manager development
• Recommend, develop and implement new People (HR) processes, frameworks, tools and approaches to grow and scale the business
• Be a trusted advisor and coach managers to make effective decisions to ensure we hire, align and retain talent
• Deliver the full range of People (HR) generalist services to managers and employees with direct responsibility for the knowledge, application and compliance with current labor laws, rules and regulations
• Pull, analyze and leverage People data from systems and surveys providing insights to managers and leaders around gaps and identifying appropriate actions to drive change
• Lead manager training across hiring, onboarding, performance management, compensation, DEI and other relevant People policies or frameworks.
• Provide guidance and coordinate complex people issues across employee relations, investigations, leaves of absence, counseling and documentation as well as the termination process
• Partner with leaders to establish short and long-term staffing strategies designed to support appropriate metrics (i.e. cost per hire, time to fill, etc.) and execute as needed.
• Lead performance management and talent discussions across the organization up to the Director level
• Oversee and execute administrative processes/paperwork across the entire employee lifecycle
• Coach managers to ensure fair and effective management of staff aligned with Brella’s values, policies and employment laws
• Effectively manage and communicate change across the business

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a high-growth setting; strong preference for experience working in a startup environment
• 2+ years operating in an HR Business Partner or equivalent role (Required)
• Experience supporting employee populations of skilled non-exempt staff (Preferred)
• Growth mindset, self-reflective and continuous learner of the HR craft
• Empathetic, employee-focused approach – people over process
• Proactive and ability to work with autonomy and discretion, making confident decisions through ambiguity
• Understands effective communication styles to coach all levels of employees, demonstrated ability to build partnerships with leaders
• Ability to work independently, and coordinate multiple large projects through planning, prioritizing, and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in the use of ATS, HRIS, Payroll, and other HR systems
• Ability to display sensitivity, tact, and responsiveness in various situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Knowledge of US and CA labor laws, statutes, etc. which govern employment policies and practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data, understand trends, and develop recommendations for action plans that balance business strategy with employee needs

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• STD, LTD, AD&D
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Additional medical and mental health benefits (One Medical, Health Advocate, Talkspace)
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Referral program
• Discounted child care (depending on availability)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $86,000.00 – $107,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Brella strongly recommends but does not mandate full vaccination/boosters to all staff for COVID-19 to prevent the spread and impact of COVID-19 on our community. Upon hire, you will be required to provide your vaccination status and verification.

Work Location: One location