Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Fisher Associates•City of Rochester, NY

19d•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fisher Associates is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders and employees. The role supports employee experience and business growth through manager coaching, employee relations, workforce planning, engagement initiatives, compensation support, HR compliance, and process improvement. Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide, providing services including engineering, landscape architecture, planning, environmental services, surveying, GIS, and construction-related services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of progressive human resources experience, including employee relations and management advisory responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
Demonstrated ability to coach managers, navigate sensitive employee matters, and exercise independent judgment.
Strong communication, relationship-building, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Experience supporting multiple departments or office locations.
Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS platforms.
Experience in professional services, engineering, or consulting environments.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to align HR strategies and initiatives with business objectives.
Assist managers with workforce planning, organizational changes, employee development, and HR best practices.
Support recruitment and retention strategies, talent reviews, and organizational planning initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and overall effectiveness.
Advise managers and employees on workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and company policies.
Coach managers on performance management, corrective actions, and Performance Improvement Plans.
Support employee separations, including documentation and termination meetings.
Coordinate performance evaluations, career development initiatives, and manager training programs.
Develop and support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, retention, and workplace culture.
Oversee new-hire check-in programs to support onboarding and integration.
Coordinate employee engagement surveys, communicate findings, and support action planning.
Lead employee recognition initiatives.
Partner with leadership on compensation planning, salary adjustments, promotions, and employment status changes.
Support compensation benchmarking and development of equitable salary structures.
Prepare employee communications and documentation related to compensation and employment changes.
Assist with annual HR budgeting and workforce-related reporting.
Support the development, implementation, and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
Maintain the Employee Handbook and monitor changes in applicable employment laws.
Assist with employment compliance requirements, including required notices and employee acknowledgments.
Use HR data and technology to identify trends, streamline processes, and improve employee experience.
Support implementation and enhancement of HR systems and organizational initiatives.