Human Resources Business Partner
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Our client is a fast-paced research- and technology-focused organization with teams across multiple locations. They are looking for an HR Business Partner to support managers and employees across a broad range of people matters.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can build credibility quickly handle sensitive situations with sound judgment and help leaders make practical decisions in a constantly evolving environment. The HRBP will be part of a collaborative People team and will work closely with Recruiting Talent Development Legal Compliance Workplace and business leaders.
Position details:
- Partner directly with managers on employee relations performance concerns coaching organizational changes and team effectiveness.
- Support employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle including onboarding internal transfers leave administration development and offboarding.
- Help managers prepare for and navigate difficult conversations performance feedback and employee concerns.
- Support annual HR processes including performance reviews merit and bonus planning compensation changes mobility and HRIS transactions.
- Work with internal People partners on engagement retention succession planning and employee development initiatives.
- Create and maintain practical HR processes manager guidance and employee communications.
- Ensure employment documentation internal policies and people practices are handled consistently and in accordance with applicable laws.
- Identify process gaps and recommend improvements that make the employee and manager experience more effective.
- Serve as a trusted confidential resource for employees and leaders.
- Support additional People Operations projects as business needs arise.
Ideal candidate:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in HR Business Partner HR Generalist or People Operations roles.
- Experience supporting a range of HR functions including employee relations performance management onboarding talent development compensation and recruiting.
- Background in a high-growth fast-changing or highly technical environment. Experience in financial services technology professional services or another complex industry is preferred.
- Strong judgment and the ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
- Ability to coach and influence leaders at different levels of an organization.
- Clear direct communication style and strong relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable working through ambiguity and managing multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of employment law and general HR compliance requirements.
- Experience using HR systems such as Workday Greenhouse Culture Amp or similar platforms.
- A collaborative approach and interest in building broad People Operations experience across areas such as benefits payroll mobility immigration and compensation.