HR Business Partner-New York

Fitch Group • New York, NY

1d • $150,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Group is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner based out of their New York office. This role will provide expert HR guidance and delivery to enable business goals and objectives across global and local contexts. The HR Business Partner will balance broad, global HR coverage and alignment with Fitch Ratings’ enterprise priorities, while providing practical, hands-on execution for U.S.-based employees and managers. Key responsibilities include integrated talent evaluation, development, succession planning, organizational design, workforce planning, staffing, compensation, employee relations, and annual HR processes. The role requires engaging in thoughtful, proactive, and strategic dialogue with client groups and collaborating effectively with HR Product and Service Delivery partners. As a member of the Fitch Group Global HR team, the HRBP will contribute to the wider HR strategy and culture, ensuring objectives, ways of working, and employee experiences are aligned across regions. This requires translating global HR priorities into clear, consistent, locally relevant execution for U.S.-based employee populations, while partnering with colleagues across HR, Legal, Finance, Risk, Talent Acquisition, Talent, Learning and Development, and Employee Relations. The ideal candidate will be a global, enterprise-level thinker with a successful track record in enabling organizational growth through HR products and services, demonstrating strong knowledge of strategic Human Resource Management practices and a robust understanding of labor legislation across multiple jurisdictions. Experience in different HR specialty areas and influencing those outside a direct reporting line is preferred. This position reports into the Senior Director for Fitch Ratings, Americas with a matrix reporting line to the Global Head of HR for Fitch Ratings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ professional HR experience, ideally gained in consulting, financial services, or professional services.
• Experience partnering with senior executives in a dynamic, fast-changing environment through a thoughtful and constructive approach.
• Direct experience supporting organizational transformation, change management, and workforce planning.
• Experience supporting global client groups while executing locally relevant HR solutions.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Postgraduate HR or business management qualification preferred.
• Experience earning the confidence of established senior leadership teams and contributing to strategic business discussions.
• Comfort operating in a highly analytical, data-driven management culture.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the judgment to navigate employee matters that are complex, sensitive, or ambiguous.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects while keeping the broader business context in view.
• Experience working across international environments with strong professional and cultural awareness.

Responsibilities

• Translate global HR priorities into practical, consistent execution for U.S.-based employees and managers, while maintaining alignment with broader Fitch Ratings and Fitch Group objectives.
• Advise leaders and managers with sound business judgment, using workforce context, HR expertise, and data to recommend clear actions and trade-offs.
• Apply practical knowledge of U.S. employment practices, employee relations, performance management, compensation cycles, workforce planning, and annual HR processes.
• Manage employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including documentation, manager guidance, escalation of higher-risk issues, and partnership with Employee Relations and Legal as needed.
• Use HR reporting, qualitative insights, and business context to identify trends, anticipate workforce issues, and recommend measurable next steps.
• Organize and execute cyclical HR activity, employee requests, and ad-hoc priorities with accuracy, responsiveness, and strong follow-through.
• Build productive partnerships across HR specialist teams and key functions, including Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance, IT, Talent Acquisition, Talent, Learning and Development, and Employee Relations.
• Handle confidential employee information and sensitive business issues with discretion, sound judgment, and appropriate urgency.
• Identify process gaps, recommend practical improvements, and help implement more consistent and effective ways of working.
• Communicate clearly and credibly with employees, managers, senior leaders, and HR colleagues, adjusting messages by audience and issue sensitivity.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business’ financial position, goals, priorities, key drivers, and future trajectory so HR solutions are aligned to business needs and employee impact.
• Partner with business leaders on talent planning, performance management, succession, workforce and headcount planning, mobility, organizational design, and change initiatives.
• Use timely management reporting, workforce analysis, and qualitative insight to identify emerging issues and recommend practical responses.
• Collaborate with Ratings Employee Experience HRBPs, Employee Relations, and Legal to resolve employee matters, support investigations, and guide managers through performance management and corrective action processes.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring strategy, candidate assessment, compensation alignment, and compelling offer development.
• Work with Talent, Learning and Development to identify capability needs and support delivery of relevant talent and learning solutions.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritize a healthy body & mind
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-first policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives

What This Job Offers

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