Senior HRBP: People & Compliance Partner

The Summit Center; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 42 days

Paid holidays 14–16 annually

Profit sharing potential

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Life and long-term disability

Job summary

The Summit Center in Western New York is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead strategic and hands-on HR initiatives, focusing on employee relations, performance management, and policy development. You will partner with leaders to create a compliant, engaging workplace and drive organizational effectiveness.

The role handles investigations, labor relations, onboarding, salary administration, and benefits coordination within a full-time 37.5 hour week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of HR experience with direct responsibility for employee or labor relations.
• Masters degree preferred; Bachelor's degree required.
• PHR certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle time and attendance issues and employee relations matters with a compliant approach.
• Lead employee relations, performance management, retention, coaching and development initiatives.
• Investigate harassment, discrimination, accommodation and ethics/conduct issues promptly and thoroughly.
• Oversee job descriptions and performance standards for all agency positions.
• Assist with onboarding, benefits administration, and planning of employee events and wellness programs.
• Support safety, policy development and adherence to laws and organizational requirements.
• Manage unemployment claims, salary administration, and annual merit processes.
• Promote a positive work culture and employee engagement through timely communication.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Investigation skills

Coaching and development

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PHR certification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The Summit Center in Western New York is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead strategic and hands-on HR initiatives, focusing on employee relations, performance management, and policy development. You will partner with leaders to create a compliant, engaging workplace and drive organizational effectiveness.

The role handles investigations, labor relations, onboarding, salary administration, and benefits coordination within a full-time 37.5 hour week.