Job Description

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:

• Bachelor’s 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.