Workforce Optimization Consultant Jobs in California

HRBP, Workforce Relations

About Tundra Technical Solutions

Since 2004, Tundra’s mission to become the world’s number one choice for top talent has been relentless. As we thrive in dynamic markets like North America, the UK, Ireland, and Asia, our commitment to global growth has set us apart as a visionary leader in talent recruitment and total talent management.

We challenge norms, exceed expectations, and are dedicated to sourcing top-tier talent for some of the world’s most renowned brands. Our pioneering approach to Direct Source Curation consistently ranks us among North America’s fastest growing and largest staffing organizations.

In the previous year, LinkedIn recognized Tundra as the Diversity Champion in the staffing industry and praised us as the most engaging recruitment brand on the platform.

Why Choose Tundra?

• People-Centric Culture – being in the business of people, we ensure our Associates work in an environment where they can deliver results and have professional success.
• Continued Professional Development – tailored learning and development courses to support your career growth at Tundra.
• Endless Growth Opportunities – the success of Tundra has been built on internal progression across the organization.
• Social Responsibility – at Tundra, we pride ourselves in our ability to influence change, whether it be the work from the DEIB Council, give-back initiatives, or our green programs.
• Rewards and Perks – Competitive health and financial benefits, Associate events, recognition programs, and employee loyalty programs are a few of the perks available at Tundra.

Join Our Team

We are on the hunt for talented individuals passionate about a results-driven career and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and candidates.

The Role

Tundra is seeking a strategic and solutions-oriented HRBP, Workforce Relations to support one of our key client engagements. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to our internal engagement teams and client stakeholders, ensuring effective management of contingent workforce employee relations, compliance, and workforce processes.

This position plays a critical role in managing escalations, navigating complex employee relations situations, strengthening workforce processes, and mitigating risk while maintaining a positive experience for our consultants and clients. The ideal candidate brings strong HR advisory capabilities, labor law knowledge, and experience supporting a contingent or project-based workforce within a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR partner to assigned engagement teams supporting contingent workforce populations.
• Provide proactive guidance on employee relations (ER) matters, performance concerns, conduct issues, and workplace escalations.
• Partner with client stakeholders and internal leadership to ensure consistent, compliant, and fair workforce practices.
• Act as a thought partner to drive workforce optimization strategies that align with business goals.

Escalations & Employee Relations

• Manage complex escalations and sensitive workforce situations from intake through resolution.
• Conduct investigations, document findings, and provide risk-informed recommendations.
• Advise leaders on performance management, corrective actions, and terminations in alignment with labor laws and company policies.
• Mitigate risk through consistent application of policies and best practices.

Workforce Optimization & Process Improvement

• Evaluate current workforce processes and identify opportunities for efficiency, scalability, and compliance improvement.
• Build, refine, and document standardized procedures for managing contingent workforce lifecycle events.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to streamline workflows.
• Track trends in ER cases, escalations, and workforce data to proactively recommend improvements.

Labor Law & Compliance Partnership

• Provide guidance on wage and hour considerations, classification matters, leave laws, and employment regulations.
• Partner with legal counsel as needed on complex compliance or risk scenarios.
• Ensure contingent workforce practices align with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Support audit readiness and documentation standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a bridge between Tundra, client stakeholders, and consultants to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Coach engagement teams on effective management practices and documentation.
• Deliver training or enablement sessions on ER best practices, compliance topics, and workforce management standards.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• You have 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, including experience in HR Business Partner and/or Employee Relations roles.
• You have experience supporting contingent workforce populations or working within staffing, consulting, or project‑based environments (preferred).
• You have strong knowledge of employment law, wage and hour regulations, and employee relations best practices.
• You have demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations escalations and investigations.
• You are able to influence and partner effectively with stakeholders in a matrixed, client‑facing environment.
• You hold an SPHR or SHRM‑CP designation (highly preferred).

The salary range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $80,000 - $95,000.

Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We use artificial intelligence tools to help our recruiters screen and assess talent. These tools do not replace human decision making in the process.

At Tundra, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles within the organization.

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Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Information Technology and Engineering staffing and consulting services. Our success is built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County candidates: criminal history may be relevant to the following job duties: protect and return property, adhere to confidentiality requirements, comply with security requirements, adhere to applicable codes of conduct.