Manager, People Business Partner

Compass Pathways•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, People Business Partner supports the delivery of key HR processes across the employee lifecycle, providing day-to-day guidance to managers and employees while coordinating activities such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and organizational change. By maintaining accurate HR data, supporting employee relations matters, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the role helps ensure people processes run smoothly, remain compliant, and effectively support the organization's workforce and business objectives.

Requirements

Previous experience in an HR, People Operations, or HR Advisory role
Solid understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding
Familiarity with employment legislation and HR best practices (US experience required; UK exposure beneficial)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with employees and managers
Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify process improvements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and supporting cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with managers and employees, providing day-to-day HR guidance and escalating complex matters where appropriate
Attend stakeholder meetings where required to capture updates, support follow-up actions, and maintain awareness of team and business needs
Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring employee records, documentation, and internal systems are updated accurately
Support organizational change activities such as restructures, Reductions in Force (RIF) and redundancies by coordinating documentation, preparing letters, and maintaining accurate records
Assist in coordinating talent review processes, succession planning activities, and development planning initiatives
Track potential flight risk indicators and support the implementation of retention or development actions as guided by the Associate Director, People Business Partner
Support workforce planning processes by maintaining resource plans, tracking headcount changes, and coordinating updates between HR, Finance, and hiring managers
Assist with recruitment processes including reviewing Job Requisition Forms (JRFs/TJRFs), coordinating approvals, and supporting the offer process
Provide administrative and operational support for employee relations matters including performance management, conduct, and capability processes
Assist with documentation and coordination of settlement agreements and other formal HR processes in line with company policies and legal requirements
Support key moments in the performance cycle, including mid-year and end-of-year reviews
Coordinate processes related to promotions, salary adjustments, equity allocations, and bonus administration in partnership with the People Operations team
Draft and maintain HR policies and support the policy approval process, ensuring documents are uploaded and maintained in the Master Control (QMS) system
Prepare and submit “Someone is Leaving” forms (SILs) and coordinate exit interviews, capturing feedback and identifying emerging themes
Prepare Change Request Forms (CRFs) and ensure employee lifecycle changes are communicated and processed accurately
Provide operational support across HR systems and employee lifecycle processes including performance management, and employee data management
Assist with the coordination and tracking of leave of absence cases, ensuring employees and managers understand policy requirements and documentation needs
Support payroll processes where required, including preparation of instructions to pay
Contribute to HR and People Operations projects, assisting with planning, coordination, and implementation of new initiatives
Assist with global mobility processes, including coordinating intra-company transfers, tracking application progress, and liaising with internal stakeholders and external advisors where required
Identify opportunities to improve HR operational processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives