Human Resources Business Partner

About Us

Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 800+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem.

About the Role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a relationship manager with Harbor employees, managers, and leaders, providing holistic HR support to a subset of Harbor’s business units. This role requires understanding business priorities and translating them to influence employee engagement and performance. A data-driven approach will help leaders navigate areas of concern, improve performance, retention, and enhance employee engagement and experience. This is a hybrid position, working remotely in the United States or Canada, and reports to the Vice President of Talent.

Responsibilities

• Partner with employees and leaders on the implementation of ongoing company-wide cyclical Talent initiatives, in collaboration with functional Talent leads, including but not limited to:
  • Employee Policies / Global Employee Handbooks
  • Learning & Development/Training
  • Annual Employee Engagement + eNPS Surveys
  • Annual Compensation Reviews / Performance Management Cycle
• Oversee management of Talent and employee lifecycle processes for assigned business units, including onboarding, offboarding, exit interviews, and promotions.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and leaders around employee relations, team, and individual performance management.
• Understand business goals and recommend new approaches and ideas to continually develop Talent initiatives that align with those goals.
• Proactively assess team and manager development needs, make recommendations, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Consult with leaders through strategic relationship building, strong business acumen, and human resource knowledge to provide support on varying HR-related matters, including complex people issues.
• Engage with leaders frequently to foster the exchange of ideas and share updates on Talent Initiatives.
• Serve as an employee champion to enable career fulfillment and progression.
• Act as a cultural steward to encourage positive morale.
• Stay informed of industry trends and regulations.
• Work with third-party Subject Matter Experts as needed (e.g., external employment counsel).
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with a focus on Human Resources Management; SHRM certification preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner position required.
• Experience with fast growth, entrepreneurial environments.
• Demonstrated solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business.
• Experience managing complex employee relations situations.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Prior experience supporting the execution of organization-wide HR programs.

Skills

• Excellent skills in teamwork, judgment, relationship building, trust-building, influence, written and verbal communication, business acumen, consulting, and conflict management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, ability to take initiative, and think outside the box to develop solutions.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law. Global experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).