Human Resources Business Partner

Compass • New York City, NY

76d • $100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

As the People & Culture Business Partner (HRBP), you will guide Compass's people strategy to support the business strategy. You will play a critical role in providing support and coaching to both our business leaders and employee base. You will serve as the subject matter expert in people decision frameworks, understanding the overall goals of the organization you support and its leadership to shape people policies, procedures, and resources to help reach the desired business outcomes. You will be instrumental in building our growing company and HR function, championing our values and ensuring that Compass is a great place to come to work everyday.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 5+ years of HR experience (i.e. HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations Associate)
• Strong understanding of policy, compliance, and precedent; builds compliance into daily work.
• Skilled in program and project management, driving initiatives from concept to completion.
• Uses data and insights to inform decisions, identify risk areas, and influence outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and communicates effectively with senior leadership.
• Highly organized and adaptable; able to prioritize, multitask, and stay calm under pressure.
• Experienced in employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Applies critical thinking and sound judgment to evaluate issues and identify root causes.
• Balances facts, data, and common-sense reasoning to guide decisions.
• Empathetic, approachable, and trustworthy; handles sensitive issues with discretion.
• Builds credibility and trust through collaboration, active listening, and curiosity about the business.
• Acts with integrity in all interactions.
• Solutions-oriented and proactive; takes initiative to meet employee and business needs.
• Acts as a change agent with resilience and professionalism.
• Holds self and others accountable for commitments, follow-through, and timely communication.

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience is a plus
• Experience in Mergers & Acquisitions is a plus

Responsibilities

• Be a strategic and trusted advisor to the business and leaders that you support; partner with leaders to align people strategy with business goals and drive accountability for talent outcomes.
• Serve as a thought partner and advisor to leaders as they navigate difficult employee issues, helping to mitigate risk, and ensuring a collaborative employee/employer experience.
• Support the execution of key people programs and processes including performance management, annual reviews, compensation planning, talent reviews, succession planning, employee engagement, retention, and key people metrics.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for results, ensuring timely execution, transparent communication, and clear ownership of next steps.
• Collaborate with Business Partnering team members and cross-functional partners (e.g. HR Centers of Excellence, Legal, Payroll, and Finance) to deliver integrated, compliant, and scalable people solutions.
• Use data and insights to proactively identify trends, influence decision-making, and measure the success of people and culture initiatives.
• Build compliance and consistency into every HR process, ensuring policies, documentation, and execution meet regulatory and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate ownership by anticipating needs, solving problems before they escalate, and following through on commitments with precision and integrity.

Benefits

• Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees