Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) provides operational HR leadership and workforce support in a growing, fast-paced organization. This role partners with leadership to implement HR strategies, support day-to-day HR operations, and build foundational HR processes and frameworks that enable organizational growth.

The Sr. HRBP plays a hands-on role across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, and compliance. The position is responsible for establishing consistent HR practices, supporting workforce expansion, and ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Operating in a regulated and contract-driven environment, the Sr. HRBP helps enact leadership priorities into practical, scalable HR processes that support both current operations and future growth.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Workforce Support

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance on policies, procedures, and workplace matters.
• Support workforce growth by assisting leaders with staffing and employee support needs.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices across the organization.

Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle Management

• Own and manage onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a consistent and effective employee experience.
• Develop and improve onboarding programs and materials.
• Support employee lifecycle activities including hiring coordination, internal movement, performance management, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.

Payroll Administration

• Ensure accuracy of payroll inputs including employee changes, compensation updates, and benefits deductions.
• Review payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll-related audits, reporting, and employee inquiries.

HR Frameworks & Process Development

• Develop and implement HR processes, policies, and procedures where infrastructure is evolving.
• Document and standardize HR workflows to support scalability.
• Support rollout of HR programs such as performance management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist leadership in implementing HR strategies in a practical, operational manner.

Employee Relations

• Manage employee relations issues including workplace concerns, investigations, and performance-related matters.
• Provide guidance to managers on corrective actions and performance improvement plans.
• Ensure proper documentation and resolution of employee issues.
• Promote a professional, compliant, and respectful work environment.

Compliance & HR Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain HR policies, employee handbook, and required documentation.
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews.
• Ensure HR processes align with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

Experience

• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including HR Generalist and HRBP roles
• Experience in a growing or evolving organization strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, HR operations, payroll coordination, and compliance
• Experience building or implementing HR processes and frameworks

Certifications (Preferred)

• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP
• PHR / SPHR

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR operations, and payroll processes
• Ability to build and implement HR processes in a developing environment
• Practical problem-solving and employee relations management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of discretion and professionalism