Assistant Vice President , HR Business Partners

hss; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 199,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

HSS in New York City is seeking an Assistant Vice President, HR Business Partners to lead and evolve the HRBP function in support of our business strategy, culture, and workforce priorities. You will mentor a team of HR Business Partners across multiple units, partnering with COEs and Talent Acquisition to deliver an integrated employee experience.

This senior role requires strategic advisory skills, change management, and a track record of shaping leadership development, workforce planning, and

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership
• HR Business Partner Leadership
• Talent & Organizational Effectiveness

Job description

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Emp Status Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range The base pay scale for this position is $198,500.00 - $268,000.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing Assistant Vice President , HR Business Partners Hybrid - NYC

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), HR Business Partners is a strategic HR leader responsible for leading and evolving the HR Business Partner (HRBP) function in support of the organization's business strategy, workforce priorities, and culture. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior executives and business leaders, translating business objectives into comprehensive people strategies that drive organizational performance, talent development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

The AVP will lead a team of HR Business Partners and establish a high-performing, consultative HRBP model that enables leaders to effectively manage talent, organizational change, performance, succession, workforce planning, and organizational design. This leader will partner closely with Centers of Excellence (COEs), Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and other HR functions to deliver an integrated employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute an enterprise HRBP strategy aligned with organizational goals, business priorities, and workforce needs.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and senior business leaders on people, organizational, and cultural matters.
• Translate business strategy into actionable workforce and talent strategies.
• Anticipate emerging workforce trends and proactively identify people-related opportunities and risks.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership using workforce analytics and business data.
• Participate in enterprise planning and leadership discussions to ensure workforce implications, organizational capacity, and talent risks are considered in business decisions.
• Establish appropriate governance and escalation practices for significant people decisions and cross-functional workforce issues.

HR Business Partner Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Partners supporting multiple business units and/or functions.
• Establish clear standards, operating models, and expectations for HRBP effectiveness and service delivery.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer service within the HRBP organization.
• Ensure HRBPs operate as proactive strategic partners rather than primarily transactional advisors.
• Assess organizational needs and optimize HRBP coverage, capabilities, and resources accordingly.
• Set consistent practices for business reviews, talent discussions, issue escalation, and partnership with HR COEs.
• Manage the HRBP function's operating priorities and resources, including budget input and responsible use of HR resources.

Talent & Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with leaders on talent strategy, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Drive effective talent reviews and succession processes for critical roles and leadership populations.
• Advise leaders on organizational design, restructuring, workforce optimization, and change management.
• Develop strategies to strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with leaders to identify high-potential talent and critical workforce capabilities.
• Help leaders assess current and future workforce capabilities, identify skill gaps,