People Operations Partner – HR – Remote in CA

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a People Operations Partner to join our team in California.

Salary: $80,000-$83,000 (depending on experience)

Open to candidates residing in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas.

Up to 10% travel required as needed.

Position Details:

The People Operations Partner serves as a strategic advisor to leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and compliance. This role partners closely with managers and teams to support talent development, navigate change, and foster a positive and productive work environment.

The People Operations Partner will:
• Partner with leadership to provide strategic HR guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and team effectiveness
• Lead change management initiatives, including reorganizations and workforce transitions, while supporting employee engagement and minimizing disruption
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, including performance management, progressive discipline, and conflict resolution
• Support and guide the development and delivery of performance improvement plans (PIP’s)
• Identify trends in employee relations data to inform talent strategies, retention efforts, and proactive interventions
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations, including support during investigations and organizational changes (e.g., WARN)
• Collaborate with leaders to assess training and development needs and reinforce learning within teams
• Support effective communication strategies that strengthen transparency, trust, and team alignment
• Partner in labor relations activities, including contract interpretation and participation in labor-management discussions
• Monitor team dynamics and organizational health, providing insights and recommendations to improve morale and performance

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan
• – both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay
• – access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package – https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Requirements:
• Bachelors in Human Resources or Business required, Masters in Human Resources or Business preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years in Strategic HR or Business Partner role or 5 years of relevant generalist experience
• Ability to deal with difficult subjects and have hard conversations.
• Must have experience working in California, working knowledge of employment law at the federal level with the ability to interpret updates and changes at the federal, state, and local levels required.
• Valid driver’s license, the ability to travel, including overnight and out-of-state
• SHRM/HRCI certificate preferred.