A Human Resources Business Partner acts as a liaison and strategic support between lines of business and human resources. Provides guidance on hiring, employee relations, talent management and other HR strategy and tactics to business leaders and hiring managers.
About the Role Are you an energetic, proactive, and people-first HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments? Do you know California labor laws like the back of your hand and have the dynamic energy to match a creative, fast-growing team? We are looking for a hands-on Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join us onsite in Glendale, CA . If you have startup hustle, experience navigating complex HR operations, and a passion for connecting with people, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities California HR Compliance:
Act as our local expert on CA employment laws, managing CFRA, FMLA, wage & hour compliance, leaves of absence, and employee terminations smoothly and professionally.
Immigration & Visa Management:
Lead end-to-end visa and immigration coordination (H-1B, OPT, CPT) in close partnership with our external legal counsel.
Employee Relations & Culture:
Be the go-to person for our team—fostering strong relationships, driving engagement, and keeping our high-energy culture thriving.
Adaptability & Operations:
Pivot quickly to support multi-site operations and cross-functional teams in a fast-changing startup/agency setting. Qualifications & RequirementsMust-Haves (Non-Negotiables):
Hands-on California Employment Law Knowledge:
Proven experience handling
CFRA, FMLA, CA
wage & hour rules, and compliant offboarding/terminations.
Immigration Case Management:
Direct experience overseeing H-1B, OPT, and CPT processes and working alongside immigration attorneys.
Location:
Must be able to work 100% onsite in Glendale, CA (No remote/hybrid).
Mindset:
Proactive, adaptable, highly communicative, and comfortable in an agile, fast-moving work culture. Nice-to-Haves (Bonus Points!): Background working in a TikTok agency, creative studio, tech startup, or fast-paced digital agency . Experience coordinating HR workflows with international or China-based teams . Bilingual English / Spanish fluency.
No two days are the same. You will work in a energetic, modern space with a team that values innovation and speed.
Direct Impact:
You won't just follow policies—you'll help shape our company culture and HR foundation as we scale.
Growth Opportunities:
Perfect for a rising HR leader looking to take ownership of key US and international operational HR pillars.
Schedule & Benefits Schedule:
Monday to Friday (Onsite)
Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience + Benefits package
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Describe a situation where you had to apply California employment law to resolve a conflict or compliance issue. What was your approach? Have you managed H-1B or OPT cases? If yes, describe your role in the process — from tracking to coordination with legal counsel.
