Human Resources Business Partner

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Scott HR Recruitment Ltd is seeking a proactive HR Business Partner to support Sales, Trading, and Corporate Functions across the employee lifecycle. You will partner with business leaders, guide on HR policies, and help deliver talent initiatives, workforce planning, and operational HR excellence.

The role emphasizes employee experience, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and driving people outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Relations, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail.
• Experience working with HR metrics, reporting, and workforce data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other business productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and employees to provide day-to-day HR guidance and support across the employee lifecycle.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR policies, processes, and employee-related matters.
• Support employee inquiries and help resolve issues through collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence.
• Foster a positive employee experience by ensuring consistent delivery of HR programs and initiatives.
• Support execution of annual people processes including goal setting, talent reviews, performance evaluations, compensation cycles, and succession planning.
• Coordinate performance management activities and provide administrative and analytical support during annual reviews.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Analyze workforce data and generate reports related to headcount, performance, and trends.
• Deliver dashboards and insights for HR leadership and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, and Employee Relations teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related discipline

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Anaplan

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Business Partner to support our Sales, Trading, and Corporate Functions teams across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of People for Sales, Trading & Corporate Functions, this role will serve as a trusted partner to business leaders and employees, helping to deliver key talent initiatives, HR programs, workforce planning support, and operational HR excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who is passionate about employee experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys partnering with diverse stakeholders to drive business and people outcomes.

What You'll Do

HR Business Partnership & Employee Support

• Partner with managers and employees to provide day-to-day HR guidance and support across the employee lifecycle.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR policies, processes, and employee-related matters.
• Support employee inquiries and help resolve issues through effective collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence.
• Foster a positive employee experience by ensuring consistent delivery of HR programs and initiatives.

Talent Management & Annual HR Processes

• Support the execution of annual people processes, including goal setting, talent reviews, performance evaluations, compensation cycles, and succession planning activities.
• Assist business leaders in driving talent planning and workforce effectiveness initiatives.
• Coordinate performance management activities and provide administrative and analytical support throughout annual review cycles.
• Help monitor progress against talent objectives and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Facilitate employee movements including transfers, internal mobility, promotions, and departures in partnership with Employee Relations and People Operations teams.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Assist with employee relations matters, escalating issues appropriately and partnering with relevant HR stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and employment practices throughout the employee lifecycle.

Data Analytics & Workforce Insights

• Analyze workforce data and generate reports related to headcount, performance, employee trends, and organizational changes.
• Maintain data accuracy across HR systems and proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Deliver meaningful insights to support talent decisions and workforce planning discussions.
• Prepare dashboards, presentations, and reports for HR leadership and business stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, Employee Relations, and People Operations teams to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Collaborate with regional HR Business Partners to support a globally aligned employee experience.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, programs, and processes across business groups.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Projects & Process Improvement

• Lead or support special HR projects and strategic initiatives as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, reporting capabilities, and employee experiences.
• Assist with organizational changes, business transformations, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Drive execution from project planning through successful completion while managing multiple priorities.

What We're Looking For

• 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Relations, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in a broad range of Human Capital and HR topics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail.
• Experience working with HR metrics, reporting, and workforce data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other business productivity tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Highly motivated, intellectually curious, and eager to learn and grow within Human Resources.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within financial services, investment banking, capital markets, or a highly regulated industry.
• Familiarity with HR technology platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow, Anaplan, Tableau, or similar systems.
• Experience supporting global or multi-location employee populations.
• Exposure to performance management, compensation cycles, workforce planning, or talent review processes.
• Experience partnering with business leaders in sales, trading, corporate functions, or other client-facing environments.

Compensation:

USD150,000 - 180,000 per annum

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