Human Resources Business Partner (People Partner)

About the role

The People Partner (HR Business Partner) role is pivotal in supporting our Midwest offices and contributing to national HR initiatives. This position requires 3-4 days per week in office presence and individuals will be required to travel to other offices throughout Ohio and Western Pennsylvania on a regular cadence.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding - Support onboarding and orientation processes, facilitate new employee integration and retention strategies, lead local campus events, support Campus Recruiting.
• Employee Relations & Performance Management - Serve as a trusted advisor, address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, promote a positive work environment, support performance management processes.
• Compliance & Policy Management - Ensure compliance with employment laws, manage investigations and employee separations.
• HR Operations & Systems - Maintain accurate records in HRIS (Workday experience preferred), generate reports.
• Culture, Engagement & Development - Support inclusion and employee engagement initiatives, collaborate with Learning & Development to identify training needs, promote firm-wide programs and events.
• Strategic HR Partnership - Collaborate with cross-functional HR functions, provide insights from HR data to inform business decisions, support organizational change and workforce planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a professional services or accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HCM systems (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• PHIR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Lucrative New Business & Employee Referral Bonuses
• Anniversary Bonus
• Open Paid Time Off Policy
• 401(k) plan with company match and safe harbor contributions
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• Annual Performance Reviews
• And much more...

HBK provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.