HR Business Partner

Inspire; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-brand restaurant company is seeking an HR Business Partner in Canton, Massachusetts. In this role, you'll provide strategic guidance on HR initiatives, address employee relations issues, and support leadership in talent development. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of HRBP experience and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team committed to a 'People First' philosophy with a competitive in-office expectation of 4 days a week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' HRBP experience required.
• 7+ years' of HR Generalist experience preferred.
• Ability to exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to department leaders on HR initiatives.
• Lead execution of key talent initiatives and programs.
• Address complex employee relations issues effectively.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

4-year degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

As an HR Business Partner at Inspire Brands, you’ll be more than an HR practitioner—you’ll be a strategic advisor and catalyst for change. You’ll partner directly with bold, forward-thinking leaders to shape talent strategies that fuel business performance and reinforce Inspire’s “People First” philosophy.

You’ll dive into a dynamic mix of organizational effectiveness, talent development, and workforce planning—delivering real impact through smart, people-centered solutions. This is a role for a savvy, collaborative problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building a workplace where innovation and maverick thinking can thrive.

This role is located in our Boston Support Center with an in-office expectation 4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to assigned department leaders, providing guidance and support on a range of people-related initiatives including workforce planning, compensation strategy, recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, talent development, leadership coaching, and general HR support
• Lead the end-to-end execution of key talent initiatives and programs—such as performance reviews, talent reviews, development planning, and other workforce processes—including planning, communication, training, execution, and follow-up
• Address complex employee relations issues with urgency, sound judgment, and a commitment to fairness and integrity
• Influence and advise leaders with professionalism, discretion, and a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and business needs
• Analyze people trends and cross-functional data to identify insights and provide actionable, strategic recommendations for continuous improvement

Education And Experience Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required
• 3+ years' HRBP experience
• 7+ years' of HR Generalist experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities

• Proven innovation and diversity of thought in the achievement of Company human capital goals and objectives
• Ability to exceed expectations in a fast paced, results driven environment with significant ongoing change
• Exceptional listening and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Impactful executive presence that builds trust with leaders while maintaining accessibility to team members at all levels
• Ability to positively leverage inter-department relationships and expertise to effectively meet the needs of client groups
• Must routinely demonstrate a high degree of integrity, compassion and confidentiality
• Brilliant interpersonal skills coupled with strong team orientation and attention to detail
• Well-organized, self-managed, and a self-starter
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office proficient

About Inspire

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. Our purpose is to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.