People Relations Partner

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Career development tools

Stretch opportunities

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Back-up dependent and elder care

College planning resources

Comprehensive insurance plans

Leave policies

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Onsite Fitness Center

Pension plan

401(k) with generous match

Financial planning resources

Subsidized public transportation

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is seeking a seasoned People Relations Partner to shape the employee experience across the organization. You’ll be the trusted advisor guiding policy questions, complex employee matters, and strategic HR initiatives with empathy and data-driven judgment.

You will lead initiatives that align with our broader business strategy, coach leaders across functions, and champion inclusive practices while working onsite with a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise and a strong track record as an Employee Relations Partner or Specialist, with deep experience managing complex employee relations matters.
• Background as HR Business Partner or HR Generalist with employee relations as a significant part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with employees and people leaders on routine policy questions to sensitive, complex employee matters.
• Proactively identify pain points and develop solutions for a workplace where everyone thrives.
• Guide leaders through performance management, leaves of absence, flexible work programs, and difficult conversations with empathy and expertise.
• Influence decision-making through data, insights, and sound judgement.
• Lead HR projects and programs that align with our broader business strategy.
• Influence policies and practices across our organization and the Federal Reserve System.
• Build meaningful relationships across all levels and design education programs on people relations topics.
• Champion inclusive practices and ensure every voice is heard.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy guidance

Executive communication

Independent work

Influence & coaching

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.

Our Unique Work

We are a collaborative, solution-oriented team known throughout the organization for doing exceptional work, building relationships and adding value. We support each other, share expertise freely, ensure consistency and fairness across the organization, and take pride in making a real difference for our people and the business.

How You’ll Make an Impact as a People Relations Partner

As a trusted advisor and strategic partner, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience across our organization. This is more than just an employee relations role-you'll be the go-to expert who anticipates needs, solves complex challenges, and leads initiatives that directly impact our people and business strategy.

What you’ll do

Be a Trusted Advisor

• Partner with employees and people leaders on everything from routine policy questions to sensitive, complex employee matters.
• Proactively identify pain points and challenges and develop solutions that create a workplace where everyone thrives.
• Guide people leaders through performance management, disciplinary issues, leaves of absence, flexible work programs, and difficult conversations with empathy and expertise.
• Influence decision-making through data, insights, and sound judgement.

Lead Strategic Initiatives

• Lead HR projects and programs that align with our broader business strategy
• Influence policies and practices across our organization and the Federal Reserve System

Shape Our Culture

• Build meaningful and impactful relationships across all levels of the organization
• Design and deliver education programs on people relations topics that empower people leaders and employees
• Champion inclusive practices and ensure every voice is heard

The Unique Skill Sets We're Looking For and What Makes you Great for this Role

• Experience: Demonstrated expertise and a strong track record as an Employee Relations Partner or Specialist, with deep experience managing complex employee relations matters. We also welcome candidates with backgrounds as HR Business Partners or HR Generalists who have handled employee relations as a significant part of their role and have built sustained proficiency in this work.
• Expertise: Ability to navigate complex, variable situations
• Influence: Natural ability to coach and influence others at the operational and strategic level
• Autonomy: Comfort and confidence operating independently with minimal supervision
• Communication : Exceptional at briefing senior leaders and connecting across functions

Other Things to Know

Salary Range: $170000 - $225000 / year

We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you’re stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.

How We’ll Support You

• Learning & Growing: Educational assistance, career development tools, and stretch opportunities
• Supporting Your Family: Parental leave, adoption assistance, back-up dependent and elder care, college planning resources, and more
• Managing Your Health: Comprehensive insurance plans, leave policies, onsite Health & Wellness Center, and onsite Fitness Center
• Optimizing Your Finances: Pension plan, 401(k) with generous match, financial planning resources, and subsidized public transportation program

Our Culture

Our Culture is deeply grounded in our Touchstone Behaviors - By working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your ability to Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership. These competencies shape our culture here at the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success and set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career.