Human Resources Business Partner

Luminance•New York, NY

19d

About The Position

Luminance is seeking an HR Business Partner to serve as the key HR contact for its New York office and wider US employee population. The role combines hands-on day-to-day HR operations and practical support for employees and managers with opportunities to contribute to global people initiatives and strategic projects as the business grows. The HR Business Partner will deliver HR services and commercially focused advice to assigned business groups, partner with managers and leaders on people strategies, support talent development, and help improve the employee experience. The role also supports policy compliance, HR reporting and analysis, employee-record maintenance, and HR and cross-functional projects.

Requirements

Proven experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar HR advisory role.
Experience providing HR support to managers and leaders across multiple teams or departments.
Strong knowledge of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, engagement, and retention.
Experience supporting performance review and compensation processes.
Ability to interpret HR data, identify trends, and make evidence-based recommendations.
Strong coaching, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Sound judgement, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
Experience working with an HRIS and producing HR reports.
Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

Deliver a full range of HR services to assigned business groups and departments.
Partner with people managers and leaders to understand business priorities and provide practical, commercially focused HR advice.
Support the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and people strategies.
Work with local leadership to identify, coach, and develop talent.
Provide guidance to HR Generalists and less experienced HR team members, where appropriate.
Support wider HR team initiatives and contribute to effective service delivery across larger organisational groups.
Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
Support initiatives that promote inclusion, engagement, collaboration, and employee wellbeing.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant employment legislation.
Advise managers and employees on the consistent application of HR policies and processes.
Recommend new or updated policies and procedures in support of HR and business objectives.
Create and compile HR reports and conduct analysis using the HRIS and other relevant data sources.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and information.
Support HR, departmental, and cross-functional projects within areas of responsibility.