HR Business Partner (Remote)

YA Group

1d•Remote

About The Position

The HR Business Partner works closely with leaders across YA Group to understand business priorities, anticipate workforce needs, and develop practical people strategies that support strong teams and business results. The role partners with leaders on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and change. It builds trusted relationships and coaches leaders through complex people and organizational matters. YA Group is an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded more than 25 years ago, the company has grown through organic growth and strategic acquisitions and has over 800 professionals. The position is fully remote. YA Group offers an employee-focused culture, a commitment to work-life balance, flexible vacation and paid holidays, paid family care/sick leave, parental leave, medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with match, career growth, and competitive salaries plus bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
7+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience partnering with managers and leaders.
Strong working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, employment law, and general HR practices.
Experience and confidence coaching leaders through employee, performance, and organizational matters.
Experience supporting multiple HR functions and managing competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Strong business acumen and understanding of how to align people strategies with business priorities.
Sound judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and confidence asking thoughtful, challenging questions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to build credibility, influence decisions, and develop productive relationships at all levels.
Comfort using workforce data and trends to inform recommendations and decisions.
Success working independently in a fully remote environment.
Ability to navigate sensitive matters with professionalism, consistency, discretion, and composure.
Experience with workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, organizational design, and change management.
Background supporting a growing or evolving organization.
Understanding of business dynamics within professional services, consulting, engineering, or a related environment.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or a similar HR certification.

Responsibilities

Build trusted relationships with leaders and serve as a proactive thought partner on people and organizational needs.
Develop an understanding of business priorities, operations, workforce needs, and organizational challenges.
Translate business priorities into practical talent and workforce strategies.
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and team effectiveness.
Coach leaders on performance management, employee relations, leadership effectiveness, and other complex people matters.
Help leaders evaluate organizational structure, role clarity, team capabilities, and future talent needs.
Manage employee relations matters and provide consistent, practical guidance on sensitive situations.
Use workforce data and employee insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend action.
Support leaders and teams through organizational change, business growth, and workforce transitions.
Partner across HR—including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning and Development, and HR Operations—to deliver coordinated solutions.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and business information.