HR Business Partner

Humani HR Careers • Austin, TX

13d • Remote

About The Position

Humani HR is a modern HR consulting team that provides customized, on-demand fractional HR support to small and medium-sized businesses. The HR Business Partner serves as a trusted partner to a portfolio of clients, providing strategic guidance and practical solutions for organizational and people challenges. The role leads HR projects from diagnosis through implementation, develops policies and programs, and balances strategic advice with hands-on execution. It calls for flexibility, strong organization, relationship-building, executive-level communication, sound judgment, and the ability to guide clients through change in evolving environments.

Humani is primarily remote-first. HR Business Partners are expected to attend client visits periodically, typically up to 15% of the time, though visits may be more frequent. Visits may be local, outside the employee’s state of residence, or occasionally international. Attendance at company events is also expected.

The position supports company growth through client expansion, retention, satisfaction, and contribution to company KPIs. Humani offers a base salary of $80,000–$100,000 and eligibility to earn 10–25% or more of base salary through an annual performance-based bonus, for stated total compensation of up to $88,000–$125,000 or more. Benefits include paid time off, a health benefit plan, a retirement savings and match program, and reimbursement of professional HR association fees.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive, client-facing HR experience.
• A degree or diploma in HR or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple clients while tailoring approaches to diverse client needs.
• Ability to leverage team strengths to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Clear, honest communication that balances empathy with directness and builds credibility and influence.
• Proactive self-management, including managing workload and competing deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Accountability, attention to detail, ownership of errors, and consistent delivery of high-quality client-ready work on time and within budget.
• Critical thinking and ability to analyze information, including when information is limited, and develop solutions tailored to client objectives.
• Ability to communicate strategically and influence diverse audiences, from executives to frontline employees.
• Ability to learn new tools and platforms quickly; strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including spreadsheet and presentation building.
• Flexibility, resilience, and composure in changing or ambiguous environments.
• Strong employment law and employee relations knowledge across multiple states, including California and New York, is preferred.
• Experience managing and processing payroll is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Professional HR designation.
• Strong employment law and employee relations knowledge across multiple states, particularly California and New York.
• Union and labor relations expertise, including collective agreement interpretation, grievance management, and employee relations in unionized workplaces.
• Experience managing and processing payroll.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned client accounts, addressing a broad range of HR and organizational needs.
• Develop or review policies and support organizational compliance, compensation analysis, HRIS analysis or implementation, audits, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and other HR functions, including payroll processing and oversight.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client leaders and stakeholders.
• Conduct needs assessments to diagnose client challenges and identify HR solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and facilitate client meetings to gather insights, present recommendations, develop HR roadmaps, and drive decision-making.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client requests using active listening and clear communication.
• Manage client expectations regarding timelines, deliverables, scope, and budget.
• Anticipate client needs and suggest solutions suited to each client’s business context.
• Support company growth through client expansion, retention, satisfaction, and contribution to company KPIs.
• Model the company’s mission, values, and competencies in interactions.
• Support operational excellence through consistent processes, documentation, and company standards.
• Collaborate with Generalists, Senior HRBPs, and cross-functional team members to provide seamless client service and solve problems collectively.
• Manage multiple clients and tailor approaches to diverse client needs.
• Seek feedback and apply lessons learned to improve effectiveness.
• Attend periodic client visits and company events.

Benefits

• Base salary of $80,000–$100,000.
• Annual performance-based bonus program with potential earnings of 10–25% or more of base salary; stated total compensation up to $88,000–$125,000 or more.
• Four weeks of vacation, five wellness days, and observed public holidays.
• Health benefit plan.
• Retirement savings and match program.
• Reimbursement of professional HR association fees.
• Primarily remote work with opportunities for in-person relationship building through company-wide retreats and local team events.
• Opportunity for meaningful career growth and client impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed