People Business Partner at GHJ

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Professional Services, AccountingIndustries

Requirements

  • Compassionate and empathic professional
  • Active listener who understands employee concerns and business needs
  • Ability to understand and manage personal emotions while responding empathetically to others, while maintaining professionalism
  • Strong communication skills and diplomatic when handling personnel issues
  • Maintain confidentiality where appropriate and escalate important items with sensitivity and professionalism
  • Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with employees at all levels
  • Work effectively with department leadership and the People team – act as a liaison between departments and quickly build rapport and establish trust with professionals

Responsibilities

  • Handle all employee relations issues raised in the department, escalating to the Department Head and Director, People as needed
  • Investigate and resolve employee concerns in a fair and timely manner
  • Act as an advisor to the Department Head with respect to personnel matters
  • Support the department performance evaluation cycles, working with Learning and Performance to identify opportunities for process improvement and ensure department compliance
  • Coordinate with firm and department Learning and Development teams to ensure a positive development environment for learners at all levels
  • Coach leaders on effective feedback and career development strategies
  • Work with the Department Head and Director, People on department workforce planning and succession plans, helping identify key talent and talent gaps, execute talent management programs and develop management and leadership capabilities
  • Support employee engagement within the departments, using best practices seen across the Firm to foster a positive and inclusive work culture
  • Coordinate with department onboarding lead to ensure seamless integration of new hires, including support with Career Advisor pairings and new hire buddies
  • In some situations, coordinate with resource management to align department client service needs with professional development opportunities
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing insights and recommendations on people related matters that affect the department’s overall performance
  • Be an active participant on the leadership teams as well as the People team, where needed
  • Provide content relating to people issues for the department meetings, leadership team meetings, and weekly department communications

Skills

Employee Relations
Compliance
Performance Management
Learning and Development
HR Advisory
Personnel Management
Investigation
Process Improvement

GHJ

Accounting and advisory services for nonprofits

About GHJ

GHJ provides accounting and advisory services tailored to nonprofit organizations, food and beverage companies, entertainment and media businesses, and health and wellness sectors. The firm focuses on building strong relationships with clients to support their growth and success. GHJ's services include audit, tax, and advisory, and they leverage their affiliation with HLB International to connect clients with a global network of accounting professionals in over 158 countries. This extensive network allows GHJ to offer clients access to resources and expertise from top firms worldwide. GHJ differentiates itself from competitors through its commitment to personalized service and its recognition as a top workplace, having received multiple awards for employee satisfaction. The firm's goal is to empower clients and its employees to thrive and create a better future.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1953Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Performance Bonus
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Emerging boutique firms in Los Angeles increase competition.
AI-driven software reduces demand for traditional accounting services.
Nonprofit tax regulation changes require rapid adaptation.

Differentiation

GHJ specializes in nonprofit, entertainment, and health and wellness sectors.
Affiliation with HLB International provides global reach and resources.
Recognized as a top-20 largest accounting firm in Los Angeles.

Upsides

Growing demand for ESG reporting creates new service opportunities.
Remote work trend boosts demand for virtual CFO services.
AI integration enhances efficiency and value-added services.

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