People Business Partner

Katalyst CRO; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in Portsmouth, NH seeks a proactive People Business Partner to align HR strategies with two SPM assets (CT1 & Albacore). You will partner with business leaders to drive talent planning, employee relations, and workforce initiatives while nurturing a positive, productive workplace.

This role acts as a trusted advisor, influencing leaders, coaching managers, and delivering innovative HR solutions that support organizational goals and rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CIPD are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment and timely hiring.
• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness and employee performance.
• Lead employee relations activities, including investigations and policy interpretation.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to promote an inclusive, high-performing environment.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HR programs and processes.
• Manage onboarding, development, promotions, transfers and offboarding.
• Analyze workforce trends and advise HR solutions to improve performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on organizational change and HR projects.

Skills

Talent management

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Leadership coaching

People strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

SHRM/PHR/CIPD (nice to have)

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a proactive People Business Partner to collaborate with business leaders and drive strategic HR initiatives across two SPM assets (CT1 & Albacore) in Portsmouth, NH. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, supporting talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, and employee engagement while ensuring a positive and productive workplace. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing people, influencing leaders, and delivering innovative HR solutions that align with business objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support organizational goals.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition teams and hiring managers to support recruitment efforts and ensure timely hiring.
• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, employee performance, conflict resolution, and organizational best practices.
• Lead employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, conflict management, and policy interpretation.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that promote an inclusive, high-performing, and collaborative work environment.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, and people initiatives.
• Manage key employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, development, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
• Analyze workforce trends and recommend HR solutions that enhance business performance and employee experience.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support organizational change, process improvements, and strategic HR projects.

Education & Experience

• Strong experience as an HR Business Partner, People Business Partner, or HR Generalist.
• Hands-on experience in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and employee engagement.
• Experience coaching managers and supporting leadership on people-related matters.
• Proven ability to conduct employee investigations and resolve workplace issues.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or CIPD are a plus but not required unless specified by the client.