Human Resource Business Partner

Kiwi Partners • New York, NY

10d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kiwi Partners is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support a portfolio of nonprofit organizations and charter schools. The HRBP serves as a trusted advisor and primary HR contact for assigned clients, overseeing the employee lifecycle and providing proactive, strategic HR guidance tailored to each client’s needs, culture, and objectives. The role guides employment compliance and policy initiatives, recommends process improvements, leads client projects, and helps clients align HR practices with organizational goals.

The HRBP also supervises and mentors junior HR professionals, delegates assignments, contributes to team development, and identifies opportunities to strengthen and expand client partnerships. The ideal candidate is proactive, solution-oriented, and confident advising organizational leaders while managing multiple priorities. This is a full-time hybrid position in New York, NY, with a stated annual salary range of $80,000–$100,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a client-facing HR Business Partner, HR consulting, or similar advisory role.
• Working knowledge of federal employment laws and multi-state compliance requirements, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and Title VII.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing HR team members.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client relationships, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms, along with proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Comfort using AI tools professionally and responsibly, including verifying outputs and safeguarding confidential information.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience in HR consulting, outsourced HR services, or a professional services environment.
• Experience supporting nonprofit organizations, charter schools, or unionized workforces.
• Experience advising leaders on HR strategy, organizational effectiveness, and employment compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for an assigned portfolio of nonprofit organizations and charter school clients.
• Deliver practical HR guidance tailored to each client’s needs, culture, and business objectives.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, performance management, policy administration, and offboarding.
• Lead implementation of employment law updates, HR policies, and workplace practice changes.
• Identify potential HR risks, emerging trends, and process-improvement opportunities.
• Recommend improvements to HR systems, technology, policies, and procedures.
• Manage client projects, timelines, budgets, and service expectations in partnership with HR leadership.
• Escalate client concerns, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement as appropriate.
• Use AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency while protecting confidential employee and client information.
• Supervise, mentor, and delegate assignments to junior HR professionals, including HR Associates and assigned HR Generalists.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and professional development support to team members.
• Communicate team priorities, organizational updates, and relevant compliance information.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Apply employment requirements, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and applicable New York and New Jersey employment laws.
• Help clients implement regulatory changes accurately and within required timelines.
• Share relevant legal and compliance updates with the HR team.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client engagements and address evolving HR needs.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships through proactive communication and trusted guidance.
• Contribute to internal HR initiatives, team meetings, and annual departmental goals.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision premium subsidies for all participation levels.
• Paid time off: 16 vacation days, 10 personal days, 11 company holidays, and 20 hours of volunteer leave.
• Eight weeks of parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% dollar-for-dollar employer match and no waiting or vesting period.
• Reimbursements for personal cell phone plan, internet, and fitness.
• Pre-tax withholding for transportation and parking.
• Bonus incentive opportunities.
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of employment for full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

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