Business Partner, Human Resources

Commonpoint Queens • Forest Hills, NY

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner situated within the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department plays a vital role in supporting the agency's operations across more than 80 sites and a workforce of nearly 3,000 staff. The individual hired as Human Resources Business Partner will manage day-to-day HR operations, including employee relations, compliance, training, staff development, and HRIS administration, ensuring that staff receive timely, accurate, and mission-aligned HR support. This role reports directly to Sr. HR Business Partner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a human resources role.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems; experience with Workday or ADP
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to offices located in Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan.
• Proficiency in Google Suite

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a nonprofit, social services, or mission organization is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and NYC employment laws and regulations.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, and offer coordination.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end onboarding process for all new hires across multiple sites, ensuring a consistent and welcoming experience.
• Prepare and distribute new hire paperwork, offer letters, and onboarding materials in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor onboarding completion and follow up on outstanding documentation, background checks, and required training.
• Continuously evaluate and improve onboarding workflows to enhance the new hire experience and reduce time-to-productivity.
• Respond to general HR inquiries and provide guidance to staff on HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee relations functions, including documentation, investigations, and resolution tracking.
• Assist in tracking and reporting HR metrics related to staffing, turnover, onboarding completion, and employee engagement.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system in accordance with agency standards and applicable regulations.
• Run routine reports from HRIS system to support workforce planning and audit readiness.
• Assist with data integrity audits to ensure employee records are accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate training sessions, HR events, and staff development initiatives.
• Serve as an HR liaison for assigned program sites, building relationships with site managers and providing on-site HR support as needed.
• Coordinate separation processes including exit interviews, final paperwork, and system deactivations.

Benefits

• Tiered health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies.
• Professional development and education support to foster career growth.
• Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance.
• Employee discounts on programs and services.
• Access to free amenities, including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.
• Long-service severance upon retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level