HR Business Partner
Description
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a hands-on HR professional who works between day-to-day HR operations and strategic advising. The HRBP handles the operational work that keeps HR running well, such as leave administration, documentation and compliance. The HRBP is also a trusted advisor to mid-level managers on employee relations, performance, talent and organizational needs.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable processing an FMLA request and coaching a manager through a difficult performance conversation. They understand the business, build credibility with leaders and turn HR policy into practical guidance that supports both employees and business results.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned mid-level managers and their teams.
- Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and policy interpretation.
- Coach managers through difficult conversations, terminations, and team changes.
- Partner with managers on workforce planning, recruiting needs, and talent decisions.
- Use HR data, such as turnover, leave trends, and employee relations patterns, to identify issues and recommend solutions.
- Support organizational change, new HR programs, and policy rollouts within assigned groups.
- Act as a liaison between employees and management on questions or concerns about company policies, practices, and regulations.
- Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, and document findings and outcomes.
- Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and state-specific leave, from intake through return to work.
- Manage unemployment and workers’ compensation claims in partnership with internal teams and vendors.
- Support compensation, benefits, and training programs, including the onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Process, verify, and maintain accurate HR records and documentation for staffing, training, performance evaluations, and employee changes.