Human Resources Business Partner

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; Piscataway Township (NJ); Ibrido; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

IEEE is seeking an HR Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to leaders and managers across IEEE. The role focuses on organizational development, talent management, performance, culture, and workforce planning, delivering data-driven insights to influence decisions and coach leaders.

The HRBP will engage with employees at all levels, promote a respectful workplace, and collaborate with Legal, HRIS, and Benefits to ensure policy alignment.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field is required.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in strategic partnering.
• Experience with employment law and multi-geography HR is preferred.
• Familiarity with HCM systems such as Oracle Fusion.

Mansioni

• Partner with leaders to develop people strategies that boost performance and engagement.
• Lead workforce planning, org design, and change management initiatives.
• Guide performance management, calibration, and talent reviews.
• Drive succession planning and leadership development discussions.
• Analyze engagement data and translate insights into action plans.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to align programs with needs.
• Participate in leadership hiring for key manager roles.
• Represent HR in strategic committees and programs.
• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations matters with fairness.
• Coach managers on performance improvement and policy interpretation.
• Conduct exits and analyze ER trends to mitigate risk.
• Coordinate with Legal, HRIS, and Benefits to ensure compliance.

Conoscenze

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Talent management

Organizational development

Data-driven HR

Formazione

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

Strumenti

Oracle Fusion

Descrizione del lavoro

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Job Description - Human Resources Business Partner (260341)

Human Resources Business Partner - 260341 : KNW-B40

Description

Job Summary

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to leaders and managers across IEEE, providing expertise and guidance in organizational development, talent management, performance, culture, and workforce planning. The incumbent's primary focus is on driving strategic HR initiatives, enabling business outcomes through people strategies, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, HRBP’s, and working with an assigned client group this role operates as a trusted advisor to leadership, leveraging data and insights to influence decisions, coach managers, and shape meaningful, engaging employee experiences. The HRBP plays a key role in actively engaging with employees at all levels, cultivating strong relationships, and elevating the overall employee experience through proactive, people-centered practices.

Additionally, the HRBP champions positive employee relations by promoting open communication, trust, and a respectful workplace environment. This includes addressing employee concerns with empathy and fairness, supporting conflict resolution, and implementing initiatives that strengthen engagement, morale, and retention.

The HRBP is a key member of a collaborative team of HR Business Partners, who plays a critical role in supporting organizational change efforts, leadership development, succession planning, and employee engagement strategies across IEEE's domestic offices (New Jersey, New York, Washington DC, California) and international locations as needed.

This is a hybrid role, based out of the IEEE operations center in Piscataway, NJ.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and people managers to assess organizational needs and co-create people strategies that drive performance, retention, and engagement.
• Lead workforce planning, org design, and change management initiatives in collaboration with business and functional leaders.
• Guide the performance management process, including calibration, goal alignment, and talent review sessions.
• Drive talent and succession planning conversations, providing insight into organizational capability and future leadership pipelines.
• Analyze engagement survey data and partner with leaders to create action plans that enhance team effectiveness and overall employee experience.
• Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to design and facilitate strategic learning experiences aligned with business needs.
• Participate in leadership hiring processes, serving as a thought partner and interviewer for key people manager roles.
• Represent HR in strategic committees, initiatives, and programs.
• Lead the assessment, investigation, and resolution of complex employee relations cases while ensuring fairness, legal compliance, and consistency.
• Provide coaching and consultation to managers on performance improvement, disciplinary actions, and employment policy interpretation.
• Conduct exit interviews and follow-up conversations, and analyze ER trends to identify risk and recommend preventive solutions proactively.
• Partner with Legal & Compliance, HRIS, and Benefits to ensure alignment and adherence to employment law and policy requirements.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready ER case documentation and partner with HR leadership on high-risk situations.

Travel Information

• 10% Domestic Travel may take place over weekends and holidays

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Req

Work Experience

• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on strategic HR business partnering, talent management, and employee engagement required
• Demonstrated experience partnering with stakeholders to address and proactively resolve employee relations matters, including experience with investigation, resolution, and policy interpretation required
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices required
• Experience providing HR leadership across multiple geographies and remote staff preferred
• Experience with HCM systems such as Oracle Fusion or similar cloud-based platforms preferred
• Prior experience working within a collaborative HR team, serving as a dedicated partner to on-site and remote teams preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• HR certifications such as PHR or SPHR are a plus. Pref

Skills and Requirements

• Strategic mindset with the ability to connect business strategy to people solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and data-driven approach to diagnosing issues and measuring impact.
• Skilled in managing complexity and ambiguity, with a solutions-oriented approach.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and judgment.

Other Requirements

As defined in IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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