Human Resources Business Partner

Buckingham Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search client is seeking an HR Business Partner to support managers and employees across a broad range of people matters in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.

You will handle employee relations, performance management, onboarding, compensation changes, mobility, HRIS transactions, and development initiatives, partnering with Recruiting, Legal, and Talent teams. 5+ years HRBP/HR Generalist experience and a Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or People Operations experience.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, onboarding, talent development, compensation, and recruiting.
• Background in a high-growth or highly technical environment; experience in financial services, technology, or professional services is preferred.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on employee relations, performance concerns, coaching, organizational changes, and team effectiveness.
• Support employees and managers through onboarding, transfers, leave, development, and offboarding.
• Assist with annual HR processes: reviews, merit/bonus planning, compensation changes, mobility, and HRIS transactions.
• Collaborate with Recruiting, Talent Development, Legal, Compliance, Workplace, and business leaders.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Coaching & influencing

Judgment & discretion

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday

Greenhouse

Culture Amp

Job description

Our client is a fast-paced, research- and technology-focused organization with teams across multiple locations. They are looking for an HR Business Partner to support managers and employees across a broad range of people matters.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can build credibility quickly, handle sensitive situations with sound judgment, and help leaders make practical decisions in a constantly evolving environment. The HRBP will be part of a collaborative People team and will work closely with Recruiting, Talent Development, Legal, Compliance, Workplace, and business leaders.

• Partner directly with managers on employee relations, performance concerns, coaching, organizational changes, and team effectiveness.
• Support employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, internal transfers, leave administration, development, and offboarding.
• Help managers prepare for and navigate difficult conversations, performance feedback, and employee concerns.
• Support annual HR processes, including performance reviews, merit and bonus planning, compensation changes, mobility, and HRIS transactions.
• Work with internal People partners on engagement, retention, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Create and maintain practical HR processes, manager guidance, and employee communications.
• Ensure employment documentation, internal policies, and people practices are handled consistently and in accordance with applicable laws.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements that make the employee and manager experience more effective.
• Serve as a trusted, confidential resource for employees and leaders.
• Support additional People Operations projects as business needs arise.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or People Operations roles.
• Experience supporting a range of HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, onboarding, talent development, compensation, and recruiting.
• Background in a high-growth, fast-changing, or highly technical environment. Experience in financial services, technology, professional services, or another complex industry is preferred.
• Strong judgment and the ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to coach and influence leaders at different levels of an organization.
• Clear, direct communication style and strong relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and managing multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of employment law and general HR compliance requirements.
• Experience using HR systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, Culture Amp, or similar platforms.
• A collaborative approach and interest in building broad People Operations experience across areas such as benefits, payroll, mobility, immigration, and compensation.