HR Business Partner

Join the Mission Edge Team as a Human Resources Business Partner!

At Mission Edge, our mission is to empower nonprofits and small businesses to maximize their social impact. Through sound and compliant Human Resources practices, our HR Business Partners provide tailored support ranging from full-service HR outsourcing to project-based initiatives. This enables our clients to scale their operations and make a lasting difference in the community while achieving their mission.

As a hybrid employee, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to work from home or our office, with a schedule that fits your lifestyle. We believe in creating a work environment that supports you as much as you support our clients.

We are revolutionizing HR practices for nonprofits and small businesses, offering “white-glove” support from a team of experts across the country. Our approach is cutting-edge, impactful, and rooted in making a difference. We want YOU to be part of this journey! Our HR Business Partners are agile, customer-focused professionals who excel in providing innovative, compliance-oriented guidance.

Consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in San Diego, Southern California, and the Nonprofit sector, Mission Edge seeks like-minded individuals to join our incredible team and contribute to our amazing culture. Due to increased demand for our services, we are excited to grow our HR team!

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Business Partner is a Generalist professional who provides HR services to our nonprofit and social enterprise clients in areas such as recruitment, onboarding, staff training, performance management, compliance, employee relations, benefits administration, and other high-touch HR projects.

This is a full-time and hybrid role. The hybrid work involves a combination of remote work, onsite visits to client offices, and time at our own office. To ensure seamless support, we require candidates to be located in San Diego, CA, with the ability to commute within San Diego County and access reliable transportation.

What We Believe:

Enjoy the Journey: We know that lasting social impact doesn’t happen overnight, so we value the journey as much as the destination. Be Transparent: We know that an honest and open culture is fundamental, so we share information and feedback early and often.

Never Settle: Our entrepreneurial culture means we just don’t settle for the present state of things when we know there is a better way.

Leverage Our Circle: We’re humble and know we aren’t experts at everything, so we foster and leverage relationships in our network.

Teach By Doing: We believe actions speak louder than words, so we are models through our behavior, both for our clients and with our coworkers.

What You Will Bring:

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including 3-5 years in an HR Generalist role, and at least 2 years in an HR Director-level position or equivalent.
• A valid PHR, PHR-CA, SHRM-CP certification, or equivalent is required; candidates without certification must obtain it within six months of hire.
• Strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal employment regulations, laws, and best practices, with specific expertise in California employment laws and regulations.

Skills You’ll Have:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and promptly with a sense of urgency while assessing organizational needs.
• Nonprofit experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Gmail, and various payroll and HRIS systems, such as ADP Run, Gusto, Paylocity, and Bamboo HR.
• Enthusiastic team player committed to fostering a positive and engaging work environment.
• Outgoing, with a strong desire and ability to exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• Strong work ethic and proven administrative skills, with exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, capable of making sound judgments and data-driven decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding personal and client information.
• Proven track record of excelling in a multi-tasking, multi-client environment with competing priorities.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, paired with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Adaptable and comfortable in new, dynamic, and varied professional environments.
• Experience with union-related matters is helpful but not required.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with the organization and team to monitor and achieve short- and long-term goals aligned with service proposals and client-specific needs.
• Assist clients in ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations and laws.
• Provide support for full-cycle recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes as needed.
• Establish and maintain systems and processes for accurate personnel record-keeping and documentation.
• Develop and refine job descriptions, performance review processes, and Employee Handbooks.
• Deliver training and development programs for client employees, as necessary.
• Administer employee benefits, including claims resolution, reporting changes, communicating benefit information, and supporting open enrollment.
• Implement and manage performance management processes, including coaching and counseling.
• Conduct HR risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage and/or implement HRIS systems and other automation/technology solutions.
• Oversee and resolve employee relations matters to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Actively engage in administrative staff meetings and participate in relevant seminars and other professional gatherings.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive Compensation: The hourly rate for this role ranges from $35 to $40 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).
• Comprehensive Company Benefits, including:
  • Paid vacation time o Paid volunteer time off
  • Paid holidays
  • A paid day off for your birthday
  • Cell phone and internet stipend
  • Paid sick time
  • Retirement plan with a company match
  • Health and wellness programs

Work and Life Balance:

To give your best to our clients and the community, it’s essential that you feel and perform your best. Achieving that means maintaining a healthy work-life balance—a value we not only encourage but also strive to embody in everything we do.

Career Development:

We empower our team members to innovate, experiment, and forge their own paths to success. Our roles strike the perfect balance between autonomy and collaboration, all while maintaining a micro-management-free environment.

What Success Looks Like:

• Employees and clients rave about your exceptional HR support and trust you to meet their needs with excellence.
• You excel in organization, multitasking, coordination, and administration, taking pride in and owning your role completely.
• You proactively identify opportunities to enhance HR practices, confidently sharing and implementing ideas to better serve employees and clients.
• You thrive as a team player, embracing open, positive, and constructive communication as a cornerstone of a successful HR team.
• Phrases like “That’s the way we’ve always done it” and “That’s not in my job description” don’t exist in your vocabulary—they’re simply not how you operate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting; regularly sits at a computer station and operates electronic equipment 6 to 8 hours per day; occasionally lifts, carries and positions objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information: Please, only candidates local to San Diego, CA as relocation expenses are not offered and we are looking to fill this position quickly. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as sponsorship is not available. Pre-employment background check required.

To Apply: WOW us with your cover letter, application and resume Tell us why the nonprofit/social enterprise world is important to you. If you’ve read this far, we’re looking to hear from you!