HR Partner

HR Works•Fairport, NY

22h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

HR Works is excited to be seeking an HR Partner to join our team. This role serves as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, managing relationships and ensuring effective delivery of HR services. We are looking for someone with strong HR management experience who can lead HR initiatives, provide strategic guidance, and deliver tailored HR solutions. The HR Partner drives client satisfaction through proactive communication, problem‑solving, and a commitment to best practices. This position also supports client retention and service growth opportunities. On‑site client engagement is required, ensuring a hands-on approach to delivering exceptional service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resource Management or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of HR management, consultation, or leadership experience or an equivalent combination of related work experience, training and/or education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment law compliance and HR best practices required.
Strong Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; able to engage with all organizational levels.
Project & Time Management: Skilled in managing multiple priorities with attention to detail and timely delivery.
HR Expertise: Proficient in interpreting and communicating employment laws and HR best practices.
Consultative & Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship-building, customer service, and problem-solving abilities.
Professionalism: Maintains confidentiality, demonstrates initiative, and handles complex HR scenarios with sound judgment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, and Salesforce.
Flexibility: Able to work independently or collaboratively, with regular travel across NY and occasional out-of-state trips.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees a diverse portfolio of clients across industries and organization types.
Serves as the primary contact from onboarding through service delivery, resolving issues and ensuring client satisfaction.
Collaborates with internal teams to onboard new clients and maintain proactive communication.
Tracks time accurately and meets annual billable hour targets.
Provides comprehensive HR guidance on compliance, policies, recruiting, performance management, employee relations, and more.
Delivers day-to-day HR generalist support and responds to employee inquiries.
Conducts HR assessments, develops handbooks, and manages related projects.
Designs and delivers HR training and partners on strategic initiatives like investigations, culture, DEI, and leadership development.
Advises clients on employment law and HR best practices.
Stays current on federal and state regulations to ensure compliant and effective HR solutions.