Remote HR Partner – NA People & Growth

SLR Consulting; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting (US) seeks a seasoned People Business Partner to act as a trusted liaison to North America leadership, guiding priorities in performance, succession, and compensation. You’ll collaborate with global HR teams to implement core processes and support acquisitions, talent development, and employee engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of HR partnering experience, US multi-state employment knowledge, and proficiency with HR systems such as Workday, enabling practical coaching

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline from a recognized Canadian or US institution; professional HR qualifications (e.g., CHRP, CHRL, PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR business partnering within multi-location and complex organizational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with managers and leaders, building strong relationships and providing practical guidance.
• Experience supporting integration of new teams or acquisitions is an advantage, providing hands-on support as part of the People team.
• Strong understanding of core people processes, including performance management, talent development, succession planning, and compensation.
• Experience and knowledge of US employment legislation across multiple states, with the ability to provide practical guidance to managers; Canadian legislation experience is an advantage.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of how HR supports business objectives.
• Knowledge of employee engagement drivers and experience supporting initiatives to enhance culture and engagement.
• Confident coach and adviser to managers, able to provide guidance on employee relations and people management issues.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams and functions.
• Practical experience with HR systems; Workday experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner to the assigned business group’s leadership in North America, providing guidance and support on people-related priorities and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the global People team—including People Operations Americas, Talent Acquisition, and Centre’s of Expertise—to advise and support the assigned group on core people processes and activities.
• Support the delivery of core people programs for the assigned group, including performance management, talent development, succession planning, and compensation, ensuring alignment with career frameworks.
• Provide practical advice and coaching to managers in the assigned group on policy, employee relations, performance management, and engagement matters, supporting respectful and effective handling of complex situations when required.
• Assist with the integration of new acquisitions within the assigned group, providing support to the People team to help ensure a smooth onboarding and cultural alignment experience.
• Support workforce planning and talent initiatives by identifying capability gaps, advising on resourcing strategies, and contributing to recruitment and retention efforts in collaboration with Talent Acquisition.
• Partner with managers to facilitate performance calibration, talent reviews, and succession planning discussions, ensuring fairness, consistency, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Contribute to projects and process improvements with the global People team, supporting the development of streamlined practices that enhance the employee experience in the assigned group.
• Support initiatives that build engagement, reinforce SLR principles, and foster a positive employee culture within the assigned business group.
• Participate in learning and development initiatives for managers and employees, providing guidance on career progression, skill development, and professional growth opportunities.

Skills

HR business partnering

Performance management

Talent development

Employee relations

Succession planning

Compensation basics

US employment law knowledge

Staffing & recruitment collaboration

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR/Business

PHR/SHRM-CP/CHRP preferred

Tools

Workday

HR systems

Job description

SLR Consulting (US) seeks a seasoned People Business Partner to act as a trusted liaison to North America leadership, guiding priorities in performance, succession, and compensation. You’ll collaborate with global HR teams to implement core processes and support acquisitions, talent development, and employee engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of HR partnering experience, US multi-state employment knowledge, and proficiency with HR systems such as Workday, enabling practical coaching