Strategic HR Business Partner & Recruiter — Hybrid

WilmerHale; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match and profit‑h

Paid time off and holidays

Hybrid Schedule

Job summary

WilmerHale is seeking an HR Business Partner and Recruiter in New York, NY. You will support administrative departments, lead recruitment, and assist with compensation and policy implementation.

You will partner with HR managers to design training, manage employee relations, and ensure legal compliance. Hybrid schedule available; minimum 4 years HR experience and a bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources principles, policies, practices, issues, laws and regulations, especially as they pertain to employment activities.
• Good oral and written communications skills, including thorough knowledge of business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Proficiency with computer and reporting skills including Microsoft Office products and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Act as HR business partner and recruiter to administrative departments; advise department managers on HR matters.
• Protect the firm from legal risk by applying employment law knowledge and HR best practices.
• Lead employee relations matters and investigations with sound judgement and escalation when needed.
• Manage recruitment for various staff levels including sourcing and relationships with external resources.
• Assist in compensation processes, including job descriptions, market pricing, and annual reviews.
• Collaborate on training needs and deliver training programs across departments; support onboarding.
• Coordinate accommodations, return-to-work plans, and leave-related matters with managers and HR teams.

Skills

HR principles

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, business, human resources, or related subjects

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

WilmerHale is seeking an HR Business Partner and Recruiter in New York, NY. You will support administrative departments, lead recruitment, and assist with compensation and policy implementation.

You will partner with HR managers to design training, manage employee relations, and ensure legal compliance. Hybrid schedule available; minimum 4 years HR experience and a bachelor’s degree required.