Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and department leaders to address employee relations matters, organizational challenges, and day-to-day people decisions.
• Advise leadership on HR policies, performance concerns, and workplace practices while ensuring alignment with employment guidelines and company standards.
• Conduct and support employee relations investigations with professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Coach supervisors and leaders through performance management conversations, corrective actions, and development planning.
• Review workforce trends and talent-related data to identify risks, recommend solutions, and support informed decision-making.
• Facilitate HR processes and administrative activities that contribute to a consistent and well-managed employee experience.
• Communicate HR guidance clearly to non-HR stakeholders, translating complex requirements into practical next steps.
• Balance business needs with compliance expectations in a regulated or high-accountability setting while managing competing priorities effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree or recognized HR certification is preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in an HR Business Partner role or a closely related human resources position.
• Demonstrated success advising managers and director-level leaders independently on sensitive and complex people matters.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, HR policy interpretation, performance management, and HR administration.
• Experience leading or supporting employee relations investigations with discretion and professionalism.
• Solid understanding of HR practices, employment compliance, and workplace standards.
• Able to assess workforce or talent data and convert findings into actionable recommendations.
• Effective communication, coaching, and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trust across leadership and employee groups.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring strong business judgment, confidence working with leadership, and the ability to turn workforce insights into meaningful action.

Skills

• Strong business acumen
• Confidence in working with leadership
• Ability to translate complex HR concepts into actionable insights

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Pay

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a long-term contract position.

Company

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.