Human Resources Business Partner

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Paid vacation and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

FSAs for healthcare

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee in New York, NY seeks an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to align business objectives with employees and management across programs. The role partners with HR functions to deliver value-added service reflecting the agency's goals and midrange plans.

Responsibilities include advising Program leadership, managing HRIS, benefits, payroll, and compensation while ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering productive work relationships.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Ability to interpret laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
• Understanding of organization structure and compensation practices.
• Proven time management and deadlines adherence.
• Experience across HR disciplines including employee relations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for assigned client groups and hiring initiatives.
• Lead HRIS, compensation, benefits, payroll among other HR areas for groups.
• Meet regularly with Program leadership and provide HR guidance.
• Analyze trends with HR to develop programs and policies.
• Ensure legal compliance, partner with labor relations as needed.
• Provide coaching and career development guidance to leaders.
• Support workforce planning and succession initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

HRBP experience

Analytical skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM credential helpful

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us At BRC, we help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives with opportunities for health, self-sufficiency, and hope, while restoring dignity and respect. We invest in our employees through growth, learning, and meaningful work across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, offering a wide range of benefits and a supportive team environment. Join our passionate team, make a real difference every day, and be part of a community that’s building a more caring and compassionate city.

Role Overview

BRC is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) position who will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated programs. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the agency's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the key contact for employees in assigned client groups regarding current and anticipated organizational needs, general HR questions, performance management, employee relations issues, and hiring initiatives.
• Lead efforts for all areas of Human Resources (HRIS, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, etc.) for assigned client groups.
• Conducts regular meetings with respective Programs/Clusters.
• Consults with Program management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Develop, research, analyze and respond to employee/manager questions and issues regarding HR policies.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with labor relations and outside counsel as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance guidance to Program leadership (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with Program leadership and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues.
• Provides guidance and input on Program/department restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for Programs and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.
• Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Minimum of 8 years of HR business partner experience.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential helpful.

Schedule

Full-time 37.5 Hours per week

• Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm
• Hybrid (3 days a week in office)

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents
• Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, plus additional paid sick and personal time
• 403(b) retirement plan with BRC matching contributions
• Tuition assistance and a variety of career development and training opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, transit, and childcare expenses
• Free resources for legal, financial, and personal support