Senior People Business Partner

CBRE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Senior People Business Partner in New York to help roll out HR initiatives, policies, and procedures across the organization. You will design, execute, and monitor human resource programs and partner with managers to manage risks and implement initiatives in a dynamic, services-driven environment.

The role focuses on onboarding, performance management, training, and employee relations while ensuring alignment with CBRE’s values and diversity commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist onboarding, career ladders, succession planning, and performance management.
• Provide employee relations guidance, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action support.
• Work with managers to identify employment-related risks and begin investigations.
• Manage HR functions including employment, labor relations, and compensation for a business unit.
• Conduct training on topics such as performance management and diversity.
• Apply knowledge of standard HR principles to complex assignments and innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share knowledge across the HR function.
• Lead by example and promote CBRE RISE values to build consensus.
• Impact activities within teams and related groups.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Judgment under uncertainty

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Numerical/mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About the Role:

As a CBRE People Business Partner, you will assist with the roll-out and communication of HR initiatives, policies, and procedures.

This job is part of the People Strategy and Operations function. They are responsible for the design, execution, and monitoring of human resource programs and policies.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with the development of onboarding, career ladders, succession planning, and performance management initiatives in the organization.

• Provide employee relations guidance, conflict resolution, and assist with issuing disciplinary action and performance improvement counseling.

• Work with managers to identify employment-related risks and begin the discovery process of investigations and grievances.

• Manage several HR functions such as employment, labor relations, compensation, etc. for a business unit or line of business.

• Conduct training on a variety of topics including performance management, diversity, and more.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.

• Work within broad guidelines and policies.

• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior People Business Partner position is $140,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior People Business Partner position is $175,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)