Human Resources Business Partner

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. in Fairfield, IA or Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to partner with frontline leaders and develop a talented workforce.

You will coach managers on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and policy interpretation while ensuring employment law compliance. The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of HR experience, SHRM-CP or PHR preferred, and the ability to analyze HR metrics to guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience with employment laws, employee relations and performance management.
• Strong partnering skills to support front-line leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of HR policies, compliance, and talent development practices.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership with business leaders to align HR initiatives with objectives.
• Provide counsel on employee relations and conduct investigations as needed.
• Support performance management processes and development plans.
• Partner with leaders on talent needs, acquisition, development, and retention.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices; utilize HR metrics for decisions.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

HR policy interpretation

Data analysis

Education

SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

Job description

## Human Resources Business PartnerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Fairfield, IA: Phoenix, AZtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-2025-176# **Job Summary**# **Key Deliverables and Responsibilities**As part of the Human Resources team, you will help us build a talented, highly capable workforce, coach managers to greater effectiveness, and help our people be successful. In this role you will be a generalist who is responsible for assisting managers with employee relations, compensation, performance management, talent development, policy interpretation, and employment law compliance. As the primary contact point for your assigned business unit, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our front-line leaders and their teams, building strong, influential partnerships and providing innovative solutions to complex HR challenges. You’ll be supported in your work by the other members of the Human Resources department who provide services to you and your employee groups in Recruiting, HR Operations, Payroll, and Benefits.**Essential Duties:*** **Strategic Partnership:** Collaborate with business leaders to understand their goals and challenges, and provide strategic HR guidance to achieve organizational objectives and foster long term relationships* **Employee Relations:** Deliver counsel on employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and provide guidance on conflict resolution and performance management to achieve optimal results.* **Performance Management:** Support the performance review process, provide coaching and feedback to managers, and support the development of performance improvement plans and goal attainment.* **Talent Management:** Partner with leaders to identify talent needs, develop workforce plans, and implement strategies for talent acquisition, development, and retention.* **Compliance:** Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices and trends.* **Data Analysis:** Utilize HR metrics and data to provide insights and recommendations to business leaders for informed decision-making.# **What We Are Looking For****Qualifications:** The ideal candidate would possess an intermediate level of experience, typically around 5 or more years, with HR practices, employment laws, regulation, conflict resolution, performance management and employee relations.**SHRM-CP or PHR preferred****Location:** Fairfield, IA or Phoenix, AZ**Compensation:** $75,000-$95,000### Why CambridgeAt Cambridge, we’re not just offering a job — we’re inviting you to join a community where you can make a real impact and grow a fulfilling career. With exceptional development opportunities and a team that truly supports your success, you’ll have everything you need to thrive. Learn more about working at Cambridge here.Culture is at the core of who we are. We believe great things happen when people work together in a supportive, balanced, and collaborative environment. At Cambridge, your voice matters, friendships flourish, and you’ll always feel part of something bigger. Discover our culture here.