Human Resources Business Partner

APCO; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Human Resources Business Partner, supporting North America offices. This role involves driving HR initiatives, managing performance and engagement, and providing support at multiple team levels. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, a relevant degree, and significant HR experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant HR experience.
• Prior experience in high-growth global organizations is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence leaders.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for internal clients managing HR services.
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
• Coach employees and line managers in people management.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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Job Description

APCO is seeking a seasoned Human Resource Business Partner to support our North America offices and be instrumental in initiating and driving HR programs. The HRBP serves as the key HR leader supporting various teams across multiple locations to ensure employee and business needs are met, focusing on organizational design, change leadership, and performance management.

Job Description

APCO is seeking a seasoned Human Resource Business Partner to support our North America offices and be instrumental in initiating and driving HR programs. The HRBP serves as the key HR leader supporting various teams across multiple locations to ensure employee and business needs are met, focusing on organizational design, change leadership, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for assigned internal client and operations groups, managing, and delivering an excellent HR service.
• Provide HR expertise and management of performance management, employee engagement, succession planning and talent development, DE&I, change management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead or support in cross-functional projects and initiatives that enhance the employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and global HR strategy.
• Provide support, trusted advice, and challenge to leaders, clients, and employees.
• Coach and advise employees and line managers on a day-to-day basis in effective people management.
• Take an active role in understanding Learning and Development requirements for the region, supporting the business to source training and career progression opportunities, delivering training content where required.
• Manage employee relations issues.
• Partner with HR colleagues in the Recruiting, Learning & Development, Compensation, and HRIS to help scale business growth and develop thought leadership / innovative ideas.
• Deliver effective on-boarding and exit procedures.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement (i.e., understand nuances, monitor changes, trends,)
• Manage intercompany transfers in coordination with global HR team and Global Mobility
• Deliver employee training and on-boarding event management.
• Develop a deep understanding of the client group, their strategic priorities, and commercial challenges, as well as the markets they operate in
• Proactive collaboration with other members of the Talent team to share best practice and knowledge across the wider team.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant HR experience
• Prior experience working in a high-growth matrixed global organization; Advertising, PR, consulting, and financial services experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Excellent investigation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to consult, influence, and partner with leaders.
• Understanding of relevant employment laws and experience and the ability to resolve complex HR issues.
• Demonstrates empathy and experience driving inclusion culture.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees
• Passion for people, data, and process improvement.
• Forward planning approach, attention to detail, commercially aware
• Advanced in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Some travel may be required.
  
  

Compensation Range

$80,000 to 120,000 (depending on geography, expertise, background, experience, etc.)

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

About APCO

ABOUT US

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate , build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services and Business Consulting and Services

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