Human Resources Business Partner

Robbins Recruiting; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the accounting sector is seeking a Regional Human Resources Business Partner to drive HR initiatives across the East Coast. This remote position requires strategic leadership in HR matters, focusing on talent management and organizational development. The ideal candidate will bring over five years of experience, particularly in private equity environments, to make a meaningful impact on the firm’s people strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HRBP experience within private equity or M&A environments.
• Ability to influence and partner with leaders across the organization.
• Knowledge of East Region labor laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HRBP for portfolio companies across the region.
• Partner with HQ on talent acquisition and employee development.
• Lead organizational change initiatives and cultural transformation.

Skills

HR processes understanding

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Communication

Job description

Robbins Recruiting has partnered with a company who aims to drive growth across accounting and professional service firms in the United States. With over ten partner firms, several deals under LOI, and substantial committed capital, they are poised to shortly become equivalent to a top 40 firm in terms of aggregate revenue, with ambitions to expand into a multi-country platform.

They are seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support their portfolio companies across the East Coast region. The ideal candidate will be a strategic HR leader with the ability to align HR initiatives to business objectives in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a private equity-backed organization and make a significant impact on the people strategy, culture, and talent development of our companies.

This position is remote based in North Carolina with 20-30% travel

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic HR Partnership: Serve as the primary HRBP for portfolio companies across the region, working closely with business leaders to provide strategic guidance on all HR matters, including organizational design, employee relations, and performance management.
• Talent Management & Development: Partner with HQ to help design talent acquisition efforts, succession planning, and employee development strategies in alignment with the needs of the supported firms. Ensure that the company attracts, develops, and retains top talent in alignment with the business's objectives.
• Employee Relations: Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, fostering a positive and productive work environment while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Performance & Culture: Lead as the direct contact for performance management needs aligned with HQ that support both individual and organizational growth. Partner with leadership to drive a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.
• Change Management: Lead and support organizational change initiatives, helping to drive cultural transformation initiatives in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment.
• Compensation & Benefits: Advise leadership on compensation strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market competitiveness. Support the administration of benefits programs and work to maintain high levels of employee satisfaction.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all labor laws, regulations, and company policies across the region.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize HR metrics and analytics to provide insights on trends, workforce planning, and performance. Make data-driven recommendations to drive improvements in business performance.
• Employee Engagement & Wellbeing: Champion initiatives to drive employee engagement and promote a positive organizational culture across the region. Implement wellbeing programs and ensure employees are supported throughout their careers.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of HRBP experience, with a strong background in working within the private equity, M&A, or accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, policies, and best practices, especially in the context of rapid growth, change, and organizational transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with business leaders at all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal labor laws and regulations within the East Region states and local municipalities.
• Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, or private equity-backed organizations is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned region.

$90,000 - $120,000 a year

10% annual bonus