Associate HR Business Partner
About The Position
The Associate Human Resources Business Partner (Associate HRBP) serves as a trusted resource to employees and managers by supporting employee relations matters, leave administration, accommodations, and day-to-day HR operations. This role plays a key part in fostering a positive employee experience while ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with company policies and values. The Associate HRBP will primarily own Tier 1 employee relations matters and support Tier 2 issues. This role works closely with managers and employees to provide guidance, support workplace investigations, navigate employee concerns, and coordinate leave and accommodation processes. The ideal candidate is organized, solutions-oriented, empathetic, and capable of handling sensitive situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
- 3+ years of Human Resources experience with exposure to employee relations, leave administration, accommodations, and manager support
- Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, and employment practices
- Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee relations matters
- Ability to navigate confidential and complex situations with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment
- Strong communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and cases simultaneously
- Experience supporting managers through performance concerns, coaching conversations, and corrective action processes
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to balance employee advocacy with business needs
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Nice To Haves
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred
Responsibilities
- Own Tier 1 employee relations matters, including employee concerns, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, documentation, and corrective action processes
- Conduct prompt, thorough, and fair investigations into employee complaints, performance concerns, and policy violations
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to employee relations matters, investigations, leaves, accommodations, and employment actions while supporting compliance with company policies and employment laws
- Partner with HR leadership on more complex employee relations matters and escalations
- Identify trends and proactively escalate risks or concerns impacting the employee experience
- Assist with audits, reporting, and HR compliance activities
- Support the administration and coordination of employee leaves of absence and workplace accommodations, including FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, and return-to-work processes
- Build strong working relationships with employees and leaders across assigned business groups
- Partner with managers to provide guidance on employee communication, performance concerns, documentation, workplace expectations, and employee support practices
- Help foster a positive, consistent, and supportive workplace environment by balancing employee advocacy with business needs and organizational values
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage options
- Wellness benefits that support lifestyle, behavioral health, and overall wellbeing
- Flexible paid time off, sick time, and 10 company-paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Culture Committee driving initiatives that spark connection, fun, and belonging
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
