HR Business Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Act as a reliable HR advisor to designated client-group leaders concerning organizational structure, performance management, policies, and personnel decisions.

• Guide junior HR staff in areas such as employee relations, workplace investigations, and compliance.

• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including work visa and immigration issues, leave management, termination discussions, and severance negotiations.

• Oversee programs related to recognition, engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as employee resource groups and pulse surveys.

• Handle workplace investigations from the initial report through to findings documentation.

• Provide counsel to executives on high-risk separations and legal-related matters in collaboration with the Legal team.

• Manage the ADA interactive process and address complex leave and accommodation situations.

• Oversee compliance initiatives, including audits related to FLSA classification.

• Create policies and procedures considering multi-state compliance requirements.

• Advise the Director of People Operations on matters of risk and compliance.

• Maintain professional relationships with external employment counsel.

• Design and implement job-leveling and pay-band strategies.

• Assist in the administration of annual commission and variable compensation agreements.

• Suggest benefits enhancements based on the needs of client groups.

• Ensure HR data integrity, metrics, and reporting are maintained.

• Utilize AI responsibly to automate processes and enhance efficiency.

• Lead projects, growth initiatives, and strategic cross-functional initiatives.

• Collaborate with Finance, Talent, Learning & Development, Legal, HR Generalists, and HR Specialists on workforce planning, development, employment issues, employee inquiries, records, and HRIS management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 3 years of experience as an HR business partner or generalist, with direct involvement in employee relations and workplace investigations.

• Proven track record of consulting with and advising leaders on organizational and personnel decisions.

• Comprehensive understanding of federal and multi-state employment laws, leave and accommodation frameworks, and compensation structures.

• Experience managing sensitive, high-risk personnel issues with sound and defensible judgment.

• Ability to foster trust and influence without direct authority among executives and cross-functional peers.

• PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.

• Access to an on-demand healthcare concierge.

• Pre-tax savings options through HSA, FSA, and DCFSA.

• Monthly employer contributions to HSA for those enrolled in a high-deductible plan.

• Fully paid short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Flexible vacation policy.

• Paid parental leave available after 6 months of employment.

• Option for remote work.

• Encouragement for in-person collaboration close to office locations.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.