Associate HR Business Partner

Confluence; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Global Career Development opportunities

Social Events

Referral Bonus scheme

Job summary

Confluence is seeking a hands-on HR Business Partner to support our North American business. This role involves day-to-day HR support, fostering relationships, and managing employee relations matters. The ideal candidate will possess 3-6 years of experience in HR, focusing on performance management and building effective relationships.

Offering generous time off, global career opportunities, and a referral bonus scheme, Confluence promotes a supportive and growth-oriented workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Experience in employee relations and performance management.
• Strong judgment with an openness to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers across North America.
• Support employee relations matters with guidance.
• Deliver onboarding support and contribute to HR reporting.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Employee relations

Performance management

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Department: Human Resources

Hybrid: 1–2 days per week in office

Overview

We’re a global fintech operating in a regulated technology environment, looking for a hands‑on HR Business Partner to support our North American business. Working closely with the Lead HR Business Partner, this role is designed for an HR professional who already has exposure to core HR activities and is ready to step into broader HRBP responsibility over time.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide hands‑on, day‑to‑day HR support to managers across North America, building trusted relationships as you develop in the role
• Support employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans, with guidance and escalation support for more complex cases
• Help managers interpret and apply HR policies consistently, building confidence in handling people matters
• Deliver onboarding support and contribute to workforce planning and HR reporting activities
• Work closely with the Lead HR Business Partner to learn from and support complex or higher‑risk employee matters
• Contribute to learning and development initiatives and the ongoing improvement of HR processes

What we’re looking for

• Around 3–6 years of experience in an HR Generalist or developing HR Business Partner role, with exposure to employee relations and performance management
• Experience supporting managers and employees with day‑to‑day HR matters, with a desire to deepen capability and confidence over time
• A practical, thoughtful approach to HR, with good judgment and an openness to learning
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting a global workforce
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (Udemy experience is a plus)
• Exposure to organisational change, restructures, or workforce reductions
• Involvement in learning and development initiatives or leadership training
• Interest or exposure to AI in professional HR workflows

What do we offer?

• Generous Time Off packages including additional half days with each public holiday in your location
• Global Career Development opportunities
• Social Events
• Referral Bonus scheme – up to $3,000 per successful referral
• Plus many more!

Values

• Integrity – Face reality with honesty, courage and accountability
• Imagination – Deal creatively with challenges and envision what the world could be
• Discipline – Build good habits into reflexes which become a part of our life
• Service – Committed to the success of others

Please apply today.

Pre‑Employment Screening Disclaimer

As part of our recruitment process, we carry out identity checks on all candidates. Offers of employment are conditional upon the completion of satisfactory background checks prior to the commencement of work. These checks may include verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and other relevant pre‑employment screening. Please note that additional checks may be required depending on the nature of the role and the jurisdiction in which the role is based or operates. These may include, but are not limited to, criminal record checks or financial background checks where applicable.