HR Business Partner

Fiondella Milone & Lasaracina•Glastonbury, CT

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to leadership and employees, delivering comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle. This role is responsible for payroll coordination, benefits administration, talent acquisition—including campus recruiting—employee relations consulting, and leadership development. The HRBP also leads internship program management, ensuring a strong early talent pipeline that aligns with organizational goals while fostering a positive, compliant, and high-performing work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a business partner or generalist role
Experience supporting multiple HR functions (payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations)
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills
Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage early talent programs and stakeholder relationships
High level of confidentiality and professionalism
Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Partner with Chief Operating Officer and payroll and or HRIS vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain data integrity
Assist with compensation administration, including salary changes and bonuses
Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement, leave programs, etc.)
Serve as primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and issue resolution
Partner with brokers and vendors on open enrollment, benefits education, and plan enhancements
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., ACA, FMLA, COBRA)
Partner with Director-HR and hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies
Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and offer management
Lead campus recruiting efforts, including university partnerships, career fairs, and internship pipelines
Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, and student organizations
Promote employer branding and ensure a positive candidate experience
Design, implement, and manage the organization’s internship program
Partner with business leaders to identify internship opportunities aligned with workforce needs
Oversee intern recruitment, onboarding, engagement activities, and performance feedback
Organize structured programming (e.g., training sessions, networking events, student leadership programs)
Evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
Develop conversion strategies to transition top talent into full-time roles
Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
Provide guidance on employee relations issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and investigations
Ensure consistency and compliance in the application of policies and employment laws
Support disciplinary processes and documentation as needed
Oversee onboarding processes, including background checks, I-9 verification, and system entry
Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure a smooth transition into the organization
Partner with managers to ensure effective onboarding plans and early employee engagement
Partner with leadership to identify development needs and implement training initiatives
Support performance management programs, including goal setting, feedback, and evaluations
Drive employee engagement initiatives and organizational effectiveness strategies
Assist in succession planning and talent development programs