Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

Cohen-Esrey is seeking an experienced, service-oriented Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our dynamic Human Resources team. This position serves as a trusted resource for team members and leaders by delivering comprehensive HR support across employee relations, benefits administration, HRIS management, compliance, onboarding, workers' compensation, retirement programs, and talent support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner by providing guidance and support to team members and managers on employee relations, HR policies, and workplace issues.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, COBRA, ACA compliance, disability claims, and the 401(k)-retirement plan.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS, processing new hires, status changes, leaves of absence, rehires, and terminations.
• Cook up onboarding activities, including I-9 compliance, E-Verify, and new hire orientation.
• Process workers' compensation claims, coordinate post-incident procedures, and ensure OSHA reporting compliance.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and partner with vendors to resolve billing and benefit administration issues.
• Deliver HR training and support management development initiatives.
• Coach and support leaders in performance management, team member development, and policy compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company employment laws, policies, and procedures.
• Foster a collaborative, professional work environment by modeling Cohen-Esrey's Core Values and promoting continuous learning and process improvement.
• Serve as the backup to payroll, including completing all required payroll training and processing payroll as needed and quarterly at a minimum.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or (4+ years) commensurate experience
• Minimum of 3 years performing substantially similar essential functions, with proficient experience handling a range of employee relations situations
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance practices
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with the ability to interact across all employee levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Voluntary Life and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) + company match
• Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program