Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

As an HR Business Partner, you serve as a trusted partner to a portfolio of clients, providing strategic guidance and practical solutions to their organizational and people challenges.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned client accounts, addressing a wide range of HR and organizational needs, including but not limited to developing or reviewing policies, organizational compliance, compensation analysis, HRIS analysis or implementation, audits, recruitment support, performance management, employee relations and other HR functions, including payroll processing and oversight.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with client leaders and stakeholders.
• Conduct needs assessments to diagnose client challenges and identify effective HR solutions that align with client business objectives.
• Lead and facilitate client meetings to gather insights, present recommendations, develop HR Roadmaps, and drive decision-making.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client requests, demonstrating active listening and clear communication.
• Manage client expectations regarding timelines, deliverables, scope, and budget.
• Proactively anticipate client needs and suggest solutions aligned with their business context.
• Support company growth through client expansion, retention, satisfaction, and direct contribution to Humani’s KPIs.
• Model the company’s mission, values and competencies in all interactions.
• Support operational excellence through consistent processes, documentation, and standards that the company sets.

Requirements

• As an HR Business Partner with 7+ years of progressive client-facing HR experience, you bring solid leadership and business acumen with a:
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients while tailoring your approach to suit diverse client needs
• Ability to leverage team strengths to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Work collaboratively with Generalists, Senior HRBPs, and cross-functional team members to ensure seamless client service and collective problem-solving
• Commitment to continuous learning and development, actively seeking feedback and applying lessons learned to enhance overall effectiveness
• Built credibility through clear, honest communication that balances empathy with directness, influencing outcomes while maintaining strong relationships

Skills & Credentials

• A degree or diploma in HR or a related field.
• A professional HR designation is preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment law across multiple states (California and New York preferred).
• Proactive self-management: You are expected to be self-driven, managing your workload and meeting competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Accountability and commitment to excellence: Consistently delivers high-quality, client-ready work with strong attention to detail. Takes ownership of errors and ensures work is delivered on time and within budget.
• Problem Solving: HRBPs absorb a great deal of information about the client's business, sometimes working with limited information; as such, you bring a keen ability to apply critical thinking, analyze insights, and put together solutions customized to the client’s objectives.
• Strategic Communication and Influence: Engages effectively with diverse audiences—from executives to frontline employees—adapting communication style to meet audience needs and strengthening leadership awareness across the organization.
• Technology: Ability to quickly learn new tools and platforms. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and exceptional spreadsheet and presentation-building skills. Adaptability is essential, as our clients use a wide range of software.
• Agility and adaptability: You thrive in change and ambiguous environments by maintaining flexibility, resilience and composure while pivoting yourself to meet evolving demands.