HR Business Partner

Alcott HR; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcott HR is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as the primary point of contact for clients with high volume and/or complex business needs. The HRBP will manage day-to-day Human Resources activities for clients and their worksite employees, growing the client relationship through consultation, guidance, and problem resolution.

They will contribute to process improvement and change management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of HR professional experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in business administration or human resources.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of HR functions including benefits, payroll, risk management, and client support.
• Experience in client service delivery or a PEO environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for clients' HR needs, ensuring compliance with laws.
• Provide account management for high-volume or complex client needs.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships.
• Conduct client visits to enhance satisfaction; some local travel is required.
• Advise clients on engagement, employee relations, performance, leaves, investigations, and terminations.
• Support handbook creation, training initiatives, and policy development.
• Collaborate across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, and other teams to resolve issues.
• Lead process improvements and tool development within the HR department.

Skills

HR leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem resolution

Confidentiality & ethics

Technology aptitude

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or human resources

PHR or SHRM-CP certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

CRM software

Job description

Alcott HR is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as the primary point of contact for clients with high volume and/or complex business needs. The HRBP will manage day-to-day Human Resources activities for clients and their worksite employees. They will grow the client relationship by providing consultation, guidance, and problem resolution within the assigned client portfolio. Additionally, the HRBP will contribute to Alcott's process improvement and change management initiatives.

Here's What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary contact for clients' human resources needs, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Provide account management for clients with high volume and/or complex business needs as it relates to Alcott's services
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with clients
• Conduct client visits (virtual and in-person) to develop and enhance client satisfaction. Some local travel is required, out of state travel possible
• Act as a resource and advisor to clients on human resources matters such as employee engagement, employee relations, performance management, progressive discipline, coaching, leave of absence, employee complaints/investigations, and exit strategies/termination
• Manage employee handbook creation, facilitate training initiatives, and support development of clients' policies and procedures
• Demonstrate proficiency and confidence with technology applications and other tools necessary to perform the role and to assist other team members
• Provide product information and facilitate introductions for technology and Alcott service solutions based on analysis of client needs.
• Support human resource processes and procedures to ensure accurate, timely and consistent service delivery to clients
• Work collaboratively across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, Workers' Compensation/Risk, Tax, and other teams to resolve complex client issues and promote a positive, teamwork first work environment.
• Ensure a smooth transition from implementation for new clients
• Serve as an advocate for enhancement efforts, actively participating in team projects designed to develop/enhance tools and practices
• Demonstrate leadership within the scope of the role to inspire others within the department and across service teams
• Attend HR meetings and participate in HR educational workshops. Research and present HR topics of interest at staff meetings
• Conduct training for incoming HR staff in areas of expertise
• Participate in special projects within the HR department
• Partner with senior leadership by escalating client issues, concerns or complex scenarios that require higher-level decision-making
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of HR professional experience
• Bachelor's degree (business administration or human resources) preferred
• PHR or SHRM-CP certified is preferred
• Understanding of Human Resource segment business challenges
• Knowledge of Human Resources including but not limited to General HR, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Risk Management, Retirement Services, and Client Support.
• Previous PEO industry and/or client service delivery experience are ideal
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and effective conflict resolution
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with complex problem resolution
• Ability to manage high volume and complex client needs
• Ability to work with c-suite and executive level partners
• Understanding of the importance of integrity and keeping confidentiality
• Able to conduct presentations and perform demos as needed
• Proficient written communications skills
• CRM skills required
• Adept at learning new technology

Compensation: $65,000-$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience

About Alcott HR

At Alcott HR, we have a Passion for People and Performance™. We empower leaders to focus on their core business purposes and meaning, which enables them to more quickly and efficiently grow their business. Alcott HR provides clients and business owners with customized solutions for running their business, including HR best practices, regulatory compliance, payroll, training and development, employee benefits, risk management support, workers' compensation insurance and employment related administration, workers' compensation insurance and employment related administration. We serve a diverse group of successful profit and not for profit businesses across the U.S. Get to know us by visiting www.alcotthr.com. Alcott HR provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Alcott HR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Salary: $65000 - $85000 per year