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Human Resources Business Partner

Buckingham Search


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 October 2026 (11 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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.