Senior HR Business Partner

The Summit Center; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 42 days

Holidays 14–16

Annual raises & profit sharing

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with 4% match

Life and long-term disability

Job summary

The Summit Center in New York is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to drive employee relations, policy development, and HR strategy across the organization. This full-time role focuses on compliance, investigations, and workforce engagement while partnering with leaders to support Summit’s mission.

Offering an 8:30 AM–4:00 PM schedule, 37.5 hours weekly, and strong benefits, the position emphasizes hands-on and strategic HR leadership to foster a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in HR with employee or labor relations.
• Master’s degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required.
• PHR certification preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Handle time and attendance issues and employee relations matters.
• Advise leaders to ensure a positive work culture and legal compliance.
• Oversee performance appraisals and salary administration.
• Manage unemployment claims and onboarding processes.
• Develop, revise, and maintain employment policies and procedures.
• Coordinate employee events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Investigations

Policy development

HR compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

PHR preferred

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Senior HR Business Partner

Pay: $62,225 - $70,000

Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

• Up to 42 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• 401K with up to 4% employer match
• Life and long-term disability insurance

Your Impact as a Senior HR Business Partner

This role focuses heavily on handling time and attendance issues as well as employee relations matters.

The Senior HR Business Partner drives our mission by working with leaders across the business to ensure Summit is a great place to work for all our employees. Our team achieves results by being adaptable, innovative, driven, collaborative and trustworthy. This role is both hands-on and strategic and provides expertise in the areas of employee relations, performance management, employee retention, coaching/development, conflict management, and ad hoc projects as necessary.

• Ensure employee relations matters are handled in compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and best practices.
• Address labor relations issues as they emerge.
• Conduct timely, objective, and thorough internal investigations including but not limited to allegations of harassment, discrimination, accommodation and Code of Ethics/Conduct violations
• Actively participate as a member of the agency’s Safety Committee to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintain and regularly update job descriptions and performance standards for all agency positions.
• Proactively address and resolve employee concerns to foster a positive work culture and minimize potential conflicts.
• Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, implementing new perks and benefits, and coordinating team-building activities.
• Oversee the agency’s performance appraisal and salary administration systems, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage all aspects of agency unemployment claims, including documentation, responses, and hearings.
• Support the employee onboarding process to ensure a smooth and effective integration into the organization.
• Develop, revise, and maintain employment policies and procedures in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding agency policies, procedures, and human resources practices.
• Coordinate and assist with planning and execution of employee events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including support for benefits administration, employee training, and special projects.
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
• Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in related field preferred,bachelor’s degreerequired.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 6 years’ experience in the HR field with direct responsibility for employee relations or labor relations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Etc.–PHR preferred but not required

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Preferred

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Professional in Human Res

Equal Opportunity Employer
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