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Human Resources Business Partner

Cw Open · verified Oct 19, 2026
Client Site - USA - CA - Salinas - 200 Harris Rd Full-time Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist

At a glance

Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Cw. Client Site - USA - CA - Salinas - 200 Harris Rd · full-time · $93,500–$110,000 base.

SalaryStated by Cw
$93,500 – $110,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityMid-level
LocationClient Site - USA - CA - Salinas - 200 Harris Rd
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$93,500–$110,000
PostedOct 14, 2026 · 5d ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Advise field leaders and hiring managers on staffing, pay, performance, employee relations, training and policy compliance
  • Explain HR rules and regulations to managers and employees, and guide field leaders through their application
  • Oversee field-team projects and improve HR service processes, while coaching assigned HR staff when applicable
  • Coordinate with payroll, benefits and national HR teams, and check local EEO practices for compliance
  • Handle employee disputes and investigations, and support workforce transitions tied to outsourcing, mergers and acquisitions

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree, or a comparable combination of education and experience
  • At least five years of HR work, with sound judgment in handling people matters
  • You can analyze competing priorities, delegate work and lead efforts to hire and retain strong performers
  • Clear communication and problem-solving skills, plus a record of strong service to internal and external customers

Who this fits

This hybrid role suits an experienced HR partner supporting field leaders across multiple locations. You must live within an hour of Salinas, California, and be willing to travel. The role may include coaching assigned HR staff.

From the employer

Job Title

Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations on a daily basis to assist managers and employees.
  • Serve as an HR Business Partner to field leadership.
  • Direct and manage tasks, programs, and projects within the Field team.
  • Provide strategic consulting to field leadership and hiring managers regarding staffing needs, compensation, performance management, employee relations, policy compliance, training, etc. for their respective employee populations.
  • Provide direction, coaching, and leadership to assigned Human Resources staff, as applicable.
  • Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of services performed.
  • Partner with the centers of expertise for payroll processing, employee benefits programs, and national HR programs to ensure proper communication.
  • Partner with center of expertise to ensure compliance with all applicable employment legislation for the assigned geographic area, including monitoring and auditing local EEO practices.
  • Work with national and local leadership to provide on-site leadership and support in conjunction with all employee transition activities associated with outsourcing service contracts, mergers, and acquisitions in the pursuit of new business by assisting leadership, drafting sections for RFPs, and participating in the due diligence process in all endeavors which include an employee acquisition/transition component.
  • Conduct employee relations counseling, mediation, and investigations as well as handle employee grievances under the direction of Senior Management.
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of HR Systems.

Requirements

  • This is a hybrid position but you must live within 60 minutes of Salinas, CA as you will be responsible for 10-15 different locations.

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of HR experience with demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgment, or any similar combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to analyze, prioritize, delegate.
  • Demonstrates leadership, ability to hire and retain high achievers.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving ability.
  • Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
  • The qualified candidate will be detail oriented, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, extremely professional, and customer service oriented.

Physical Requirements

  • Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day.
  • Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type.
  • Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand.
  • Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays.


Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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