People Business Partner

Together Group•New York, NY

2d•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Together Group is an internationally renowned collective of creative and communications agencies, with offices in London, New York City, Miami, Los Angeles and Hong Kong. We deliver integrated communications, creative, and digital strategies for leading global brands and next-generation talent across the fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and luxury sectors. We combine commercial insight with cultural intelligence to build meaningful brand narratives and drive long-term business success. We are now seeking a proactive and strategic People Team Business Partner to join our growing team. The People Business Partner serves as a strategic partner to designated business units across the organisation, aligning people strategies with business objectives. This role provides comprehensive HR guidance to support effective leadership and team performance. Reporting into the Chief People Officer, this role will oversee HR support across the US (including New York, Los Angeles, Florida and Miami), while being based in the New York office. The position operates in a multi-site, highly collaborative environment, working across agencies and functions.

Requirements

5+ years of HR experience, including at least 2 years in a Business Partner role within an agency or fast-paced environment
Strong experience working across large, multi-site or multi-agency organisations
Proven expertise in employee relations, organisational development, and HR operations
Demonstrated experience managing complex ER cases
Experience with HR systems implementation, ideally Sage People
Strong working knowledge of US employment law (California, Florida, NYC preferred)
Experience managing or supporting payroll processes
Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leadership
Commercially minded with a strategic and hands-on approach
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to navigate complexity and work across multiple teams and locations
High level of discretion and professionalism
Strong analytical and project management capabilities
Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business goals
Work effectively across organisational silos and multiple agencies, driving alignment and consistency
Provide expertise in organisational development, workforce planning, and restructuring initiatives
Lead and support HR systems rollouts and optimisation, with a strong preference for experience with Sage People
Drive operational excellence across people processes, payroll, and HR administration
Ensure scalable and efficient systems to support a growing, international workforce
Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers across the full employee lifecycle
Manage and resolve complex employee relations cases, including investigations and risk mitigation
Coach managers on performance, engagement, and best practice
Oversee the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, engagement, development, and offboarding
Partner with Global Head of Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top talent
Deliver a high-quality, consistent onboarding experience
Lead performance review cycles, including objective setting and evaluation
Support succession planning and long-term talent development strategies
Support compensation and benefits design and administration
Oversee and contribute to payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Ensure alignment with internal frameworks and external market practices
Lead and support organisational change and restructuring programmes
Guide leadership through change with clear communication and practical implementation strategies
Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with US employment legislation, including: California Florida New York City
Analyse HR data and metrics to inform decision-making and present insights to senior leadership