HR Generalist/HR Business Partner
Long Beach, CA
Full-Time | Exempt
ABOUT THE ROLE
ILWU Credit Union is seeking an experienced HR Generalist / HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees in a unionized environment.
This role blends hands-on HR execution with consultative partnership. You’ll support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, engagement, and CBA administration while ensuring people processes are compliant, consistent, and aligned with organizational values.
If you enjoy coaching leaders, navigating labor matters, and building strong workplace culture — this role was built for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Serve as first-line HR partner to managers
• Coach leaders on performance management & documentation
• Support employee relations and workplace investigations
• Interpret and apply Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) provisions
• Support grievance processes and union–management coordination
• Own full-cycle recruiting from planning through offer
• Lead onboarding and employee integration
• Maintain HRIS records, support audits, and ensure compliance with employment laws
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• 4–7 years of progressive HR experience
• Experience supporting union-represented employees / CBA environments
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting
• Strong communication, judgment, and influencing skills
• Ability to balance operational execution with consultative support
Salary Range (Long Beach, CA)
$65,000 - $95,000 annually
Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including prolonged computer use, facilitating meetings (in-person and virtual), and occasional travel to branch locations.
ABOUT ILWU CREDIT UNION
ILWU Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution dedicated to serving the ILWU community and its members. Guided by values of fairness, integrity, and service, we put people first—supporting our members’ financial well-being while fostering a collaborative, respectful workplace for our employees.
ILWU Credit Union is in an exciting period of growth and evolution. As we expand our footprint and modernize our systems, processes, and employee experience, we remain deeply committed to our core mission: delivering exceptional service, financial stability, and long-term value to our members.
Our employees play a critical role in that mission. We invest in learning, development, and continuous improvement, and we believe strong internal culture drives strong member outcomes.
If you’re looking for meaningful work, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to make a real impact—ILWU Credit Union may be the place for you.