Interim HR Business Partner
B.E. Smith
Oakland, CA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Join a California healthcare organization as their next on-site Interim HR Business Partner!
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The Position
The Interim HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted HR advisor to senior leadership, partnering with executive stakeholders to align people strategies with organizational goals and support effective decision-making across a complex healthcare environment.
The Interim HR Business Partner will provide strategic HR leadership supporting a workforce of approximately 4,000 FTEs, leading and developing a growing team while strengthening collaboration, accountability, and service delivery.
Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute workforce strategies, navigate organizational challenges, and build scalable HR processes that support continued growth and operational effectiveness.
This leader will strengthen leadership development and succession planning by identifying talent needs, supporting leadership readiness, and building capabilities across teams to ensure long-term organizational success.
Bring a collaborative, strategic, and approachable leadership style, with the ability to operate at a senior HR leadership level, influence stakeholders, and serve as a trusted partner through organizational change.
This leader must be on-site.
Must be available to start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Compensation Details
Compensation Range: $160,000 to $170,000 annually.
The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.
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Experience a vibrant and diverse community with rich neighborhoods, entertainment venues, and year-round events.
Take advantage of convenient access to Northern California destinations, including wine country, coastal retreats, and national parks.
Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith
Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Apply now and discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.
Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.
As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.
Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses. You receive bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.
Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements with the recruiter.
B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of “Doing the Right Thing.”
Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:
Kayla Hartke
Senior Executive Recruiter
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