Human Resource Business Partner

Kiwi Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Phone, internet, and fitness reimburse

Pre-tax transportation and parking

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Kiwi Partners seeks an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support a portfolio of nonprofit organizations and charter schools in the New York area. The role focuses on client relationships, strategic HR guidance, and employee lifecycle management, including compliance and policy initiatives.

You will supervise junior HR staff, manage projects and timelines, and partner with HR leadership to deliver proactive, strategic HR solutions across multiple client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent HR-related experience.
• At least 5 years HR generalist experience.
• 2+ years client-facing HRBP/HR consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for nonprofit organizations and charter school clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior HR professionals and lead client projects.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, technology, and policies for clients.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships through proactive communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent HR experience

Tools

HRIS

Payroll platforms

Microsoft 365

Job description

Position Overview

Now Hiring: HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Company: Kiwi PartnersLocation: New York, NY (Hybrid)Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: $80,000–$100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package on their first day of employment:

• Health insurance-Vital Impact subsidizes medical, dental, and vision premiums for all levels of participation
• Paid time off–16vacationdays, 10 personal days, 11 company holidays (7 federal and 4 more from a list of inclusive cultural and religious holidays and your birthday), 20 hours volunteer leave,8 weeksparental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan- We offer a 4% employer match on a dollar-per-dollar basis,withno waiting or vesting period
• Reimbursements for your personal cell phone plan, internet,and fitness
• Pre-tax withholding for transportation and parking
• Bonus incentive opportunities

About Kiwi Partners

Kiwi Partners has been facilitating the good deeds of amazing organizations since 1998. We provide high-quality accounting and human resources services to nonprofit organizations and charter schools, helping them build strong, compliant, and people-centered workplaces.

Our HR team partners with clients on employee relations, employment compliance, compensation, benefits, HR policies, technology, and training. We are passionate about helping mission-driven organizations succeed by providing practical, thoughtful, and strategic HR support.

About Opportunity

Kiwi Partners is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support a portfolio of nonprofit organizations and charter schools. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys building client relationships, solving complex workplace challenges, and delivering proactive, strategic HR guidance.

As a trusted advisor and primary HR contact for assigned clients, you will oversee the employee lifecycle, guide employment compliance and policy initiatives, recommend process improvements, and help organizations align their HR practices with their goals and culture.

You will also supervise and mentor junior HR team members, lead client projects, and identify opportunities to strengthen and expand client partnerships.

The ideal candidate is proactive, solution-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident advising organizational leaders on a wide range of HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

Client Partnership and HR Service Delivery

• Serve as the primary HR contact for an assigned portfolio of nonprofit organizations and charter school clients.
• Deliver practical HR guidance tailored to each client's needs, culture, and business objectives.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, policy administration, and offboarding.
• Lead the implementation of employment law updates, HR policies, and workplace practice changes.
• Identify potential HR risks, emerging trends, and opportunities for process improvement before issues arise.
• Recommend improvements to HR systems, technology, policies, and procedures.
• Manage client projects, timelines, budgets, and service expectations in partnership with HR leadership.
• Escalate client concerns, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement as appropriate.
• Use AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency while protecting confidential employee and client information.

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise, mentor, and delegate assignments to junior HR professionals, including HR Associates and assigned HR Generalists.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and professional development support to team members.
• Communicate team priorities, organizational updates, and relevant compliance information.

Employment Law and Compliance

• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Apply employment requirements, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and applicable New York and New Jersey employment laws.
• Help clients implement regulatory changes accurately and within required timelines.
• Share relevant legal and compliance updates with the HR team.

Client Growth and Business Development

• Identify opportunities to expand existing client engagements and address evolving HR needs.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships through proactive communication and trusted guidance.
• Contribute to internal HR initiatives, team meetings, and annual departmental goals.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a client-facing HR Business Partner, HR consulting, or similar advisory role.
• Working knowledge of federal employment laws and multi-state compliance requirements, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and Title VII.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing HR team members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client relationships, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms, along with proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Comfort using AI tools professionally and responsibly, including verifying outputs and safeguarding confidential information.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience in HR consulting, outsourced HR services, or a professional services environment.
• Experience supporting nonprofit organizations, charter schools, or unionized workforces.
• Experience advising leaders on HR strategy, organizational effectiveness, and employment compliance.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

You are a trusted HR advisor who builds strong relationships and communicates confidently with employees, executives, and organizational leaders. You approach challenges with sound judgment, critical thinking, and a focus on practical solutions.

You take ownership of your work, anticipate client needs, and balance attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple engagements. You are also comfortable mentoring others, navigating difficult conversations, and adapting HR best practices to different organizational cultures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kiwi Partners is committed to fostering an inclusive and professional workplace. Equal employment opportunity information and the company's standard nondiscrimination statement will be provided in accordance with company policy.

Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.