HR Partner

Who you are

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist, HR coordinator, or HR partner capacity
• Hands-on experience advising and coaching Managers and Sr. Managers through everyday people matters and team challenges
• Working exposure to employment visa and immigration processes (coordinating with external immigration attorneys and tracking petition timelines)
• Experience providing flexible, ad hoc support to Talent Acquisition teams during hiring ramps
• Solid foundational knowledge of federal, California, and local employment regulations and workplace best practices
• High degree of resourcefulness and adaptability - someone who thrives when wearing multiple hats and navigating ambiguous, evolving priorities
• Stellar verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proactive mindset with a genuine desire to learn, grow, and touch all areas of the People Operations ecosystem
• Prior experience in a tech or high-growth corporate environment is a strong plus

What the job involves

• Centerfield is looking for an energetic, resourceful People Partner to join our People team in our Playa Vista headquarters
• Reporting directly to the HR Director, Corporate, this role is the ultimate generalist launchpad - a high-visibility, hands-on opportunity for someone who wants to touch every facet of the employee lifecycle in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
• In this role, you will act as a core operational engine and trusted partner for Managers and Sr Managers across our corporate teams
• From front-line manager coaching, performance guidance, and employee relations to immigration case management, talent acquisition support, and high-impact ad hoc people initiatives, no two days will look the same
• If you are naturally curious, love solving ambiguous problems, and thrive as the go-to person for all things HR, this is the role for you
• Serve as a direct HR partner and trusted sounding board for Managers and Sr. Managers across corporate teams
• Coach and guide managers on team communication, performance management, employee development, and early conflict resolution
• Help leaders navigate day-to-day employee concerns, reinforcing consistent policy application and practical problem-solving
• Partner with the HR Director on sensitive or complex employee relations matters, documentation, and performance improvement plans
• Act as the primary internal point of contact for corporate immigration and visa sponsorship processes
• Partner with external immigration counsel, foreign national employees, and hiring managers to manage visa petitions (H-1B, TN, Green Cards, STEM OPT extensions, etc.)
• Track visa milestone dates, petition filings, and compliance documentation (such as Public Access Files) with precision and confidentiality
• Partner dynamically with the Talent Acquisition team during peak hiring cycles and critical business pushes
• Support corporate onboarding workflows to ensure new hires experience a seamless, engaging first 90 days
• Serve as a central connector and "catch-all" resource for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, leaves, and general workplace resources
• Partner with Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS to ensure smooth data updates, reporting line changes, and lifecycle documentation
• Lead and support a wide variety of ad hoc People initiatives—ranging from employee engagement events and recognition programs to process rollouts and operational documentation
• Identify operational bottlenecks in day-to-day HR workflows and propose creative, scalable solutions

Benefits

• Semi-Annual Bonuses
• Family Planning Benefits
• $500 WFH Stipend
• Flexible PTO
• Company 401k Match
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Learning & Development
• Mental Health Support
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits