Human Resources Business Partner

IEEE Corporate; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IEEE Corporate is seeking an HR Business Partner to partner with senior leaders, drive talent strategies, and guide workforce planning and organizational design. The role also supports performance management, succession planning, and employee relations, with a focus on engagement and a strong governance mindset.

You will collaborate with Learning & Development, Legal & Compliance, and HRIS teams, supporting both on-site and remote colleagues in a hybrid model at the Piscataway, NJ location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of strategic HR business partnering experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to assess organizational needs and co-create people strategies.
• Lead workforce planning, org design and change management with business leaders.
• Guide performance management cycles including calibration and talent reviews.
• Drive talent and succession planning discussions and leadership pipelines.
• Analyze engagement survey results and implement action plans to improve team effectiveness.

Job description

Join IEEE Corporate as an HR Business Partner, partnering with leaders to drive talent, performance, culture, workforce planning, and complex employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and people managers to assess organizational needs and co-create people strategies that improve performance, retention, and engagement
• Lead workforce planning, org design, and change management efforts in collaboration with business and functional leaders
• Guide the performance management cycle, including calibration, goal alignment, and talent review sessions
• Drive talent and succession planning discussions, sharing insight into organizational capability and future leadership pipelines
• Analyze engagement survey results and work with leaders to implement action plans that strengthen team effectiveness and the employee experience
• Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to design and facilitate strategic learning experiences aligned to business needs
• Support leadership hiring by acting as a thought partner and interviewer for key people manager roles
• Represent HR in strategic committees, initiatives, and programs
• Assess, investigate, and resolve complex employee relations cases while ensuring fairness, legal compliance, and consistent outcomes
• Coach and consult managers on performance improvement, disciplinary actions, and interpretation of employment policies
• Conduct exit interviews and follow-up conversations; analyze ER trends to identify risk and recommend preventive solutions
• Partner with Legal & Compliance, HRIS, and Benefits teams to ensure alignment with employment law and policy requirements
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready ER case documentation and partner with HR leadership on high-risk situations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience focused on strategic HR business partnering, talent management, and employee engagement
• Proven experience partnering with stakeholders to proactively address employee relations matters, including investigation, resolution, and policy interpretation
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices
• 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)
• Experience working within a collaborative HR team as a dedicated partner to on-site and remote teams (preferred)
• PHR or SPHR HR certifications (plus)

Technology

• Oracle Fusion

Hybrid Role / Location

• Hybrid work model based out of the IEEE operations center in Piscataway, NJ

Travel Information

• 10% Domestic Travel may occur over weekends and holidays

Other Requirements

• Per IEEE Policies, individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply
• No employer-sponsored immigration support for this position (including F status, both CPT and OPT, as well as J, H, L, or O)
• For work demands and conditions, review the ADA Requirements reference document (Category I - Office Positions)