Human Resources Business Partner

Katalyst CRO; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking an HR Business Partner to support two SPM assets in Portsmouth, NH. The role leads the HR agenda, focusing on talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and lifecycle support, acting as the primary advisor to asset leadership teams.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on HR generalist experience, coaching skills, and the ability to influence leadership. Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA and relevant certifications are preferred, with a dynamic, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• HR certifications (SHRM/CIPD/PHR) are beneficial but not required.
• Hands-on experience in talent acquisition and employee relations.
• Experience coaching managers and handling investigations.
• Experience across full employee lifecycle and HR processes.
• Ability to influence leadership and partner with asset leadership teams.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR agenda for assigned assets and partner with asset leadership teams.
• Provide HRBP support on talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and engagement.
• Collaborate with line managers to assess staffing needs and coordinate with TA teams.
• Coach managers on performance, discipline, and people-related issues.
• Handle employee relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Support implementation of HR policies, processes, and programs.
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle activities to ensure an engaged workforce.
• Perform additional HR duties as assigned.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Employee relations

Leadership collaboration

Employee lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR Certifications (SHRM/CIPD/PHR) beneficial

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Description

The HR Business Partner supports two SPM assets (CT1 & Albacore) in Portsmouth and leads the HR agenda for both. The role focuses on talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and overall employee lifecycle support. Acts as the key HR advisor to asset leadership teams.

Job Description

The HR Business Partner supports two SPM assets (CT1 & Albacore) in Portsmouth and leads the HR agenda for both. The role focuses on talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and overall employee lifecycle support. Acts as the key HR advisor to asset leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR agenda for assigned SPM assets and partner closely with asset leadership teams.
• Provide HR business partner support on talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and employee engagement.
• Work with line managers to understand staffing needs and coordinate with TA teams to ensure proper resourcing.
• Coach managers and supervisors on performance, discipline, and peoplerelated issues.
• Handle employee relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Support implementation of HR policies, processes, and programs.
• Manage endtoend employee lifecycle activities to ensure an engaged workforce.
• Perform additional HR duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong experience as an HR Business Partner or similar HR generalist role.
• Handson experience in talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations.
• Experience coaching managers and handling employee investigations.
• Ability to work with leadership teams and influence decisionmaking.
• Experience managing HR processes across the full employee lifecycle.
• Comfortable working in fastpaced, operational environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (typical expectation).
• HR certifications (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, PHR) are beneficial but not mandatory unless specified by the client.