Senior Business Partner, People Strategy
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Business Partner to join our People Strategy team. This position will be based in our New York City office and will have a hybrid schedule consisting of 3 days in office per week. The Senior Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor and partner to business services departments, aligning HR best practices and processes with Firm goals and objectives. Plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the People Teams and business services departments, ensuring that HR initiatives are seamlessly integrated into the Firm’s overall strategy. This role requires a proactive, consultative approach to deliver value-added services that drive organizational success. Collaborates closely with People Team’s centers of excellence, including People Development, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations, to support the Firm’s talent strategy and business objectives. Collaborates with senior management to develop and implement HR strategies that align with department and Firm goals. Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies. Proactively engages with senior management to identify opportunities for HR to drive business outcomes. Maintains in-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks. Partners with PSBP Manager, the Employee Relations team, Labor and Employment practice, and the Office of General Counsel to address complex employee matters. Provides guidance on sensitive issues such as investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Collaborates with the Talent Acquisition team to attract, hire, and onboard top talent. Develops and implements integration and retention strategies to ensure the organization retains high-performing employees. Oversees the performance management process to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational goals and employee development. Provides coaching and guidance to managers on performance feedback, career development, goal setting, and managing underperformance. Identifies learning and development needs and collaborates with the People Development team to design and deliver impactful programs. Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and recommends improvements. Leads and supports organizational change initiatives, providing expertise in change management processes. Partners with leadership to drive cultural transformation and improve employee engagement. Advises on organizational design and restructuring efforts to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Utilizes HR metrics, analytics, and reporting to inform decision-making and improve processes. Provides data-driven insights to leadership on workforce trends, turnover, and engagement. Manages resources, timelines, and communication to ensure successful project delivery. Stays informed of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in HR. Recommends and implements innovative approaches to enhance HR effectiveness and employee experience. Regular and reliable physical presence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of six years of related human resources experience
- Advanced knowledge of relevant software programs and HR systems with ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
- Ability to align HR strategies with business objectives and anticipate future workforce needs
- Insight into business operations and industry-specific challenges
- Comprehensive understanding of HR practices, techniques and business trends
- Knowledge of labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks
- Expertise in leading organizational change and driving cultural transformation
- Ability to manage resistance and build buy-in for change initiatives
- Proficiency in HR analytics and reporting to inform strategy and measure success
- Strong consultation and interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility with stakeholders
- Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly
- Ability to facilitate difficult conversations and resolve conflicts effectively
- Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment
- Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
- Flexibility to travel as needed
- Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
Responsibilities
- Serves as a strategic advisor and partner to business services departments, aligning HR best practices and processes with Firm goals and objectives.
- Plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the People Teams and business services departments, ensuring that HR initiatives are seamlessly integrated into the Firm’s overall strategy.
- Collaborates closely with People Team’s centers of excellence, including People Development, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations, to support the Firm’s talent strategy and business objectives.
- Collaborates with senior management to develop and implement HR strategies that align with department and Firm goals.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies.
- Proactively engages with senior management to identify opportunities for HR to drive business outcomes.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate legal risks.
- Partners with PSBP Manager, the Employee Relations team, Labor and Employment practice, and the Office of General Counsel to address complex employee matters.
- Provides guidance on sensitive issues such as investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Collaborates with the Talent Acquisition team to attract, hire, and onboard top talent.
- Develops and implements integration and retention strategies to ensure the organization retains high-performing employees.
- Oversees the performance management process to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational goals and employee development.
- Provides coaching and guidance to managers on performance feedback, career development, goal setting, and managing underperformance.
- Identifies learning and development needs and collaborates with the People Development team to design and deliver impactful programs.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and recommends improvements.
- Leads and supports organizational change initiatives, providing expertise in change management processes.
- Partners with leadership to drive cultural transformation and improve employee engagement.
- Advises on organizational design and restructuring efforts to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Utilizes HR metrics, analytics, and reporting to inform decision-making and improve processes.
- Provides data-driven insights to leadership on workforce trends, turnover, and engagement.
- Manages resources, timelines, and communication to ensure successful project delivery.
- Stays informed of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in HR.
- Recommends and implements innovative approaches to enhance HR effectiveness and employee experience.
- Regular and reliable physical presence.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid leave options, including parental.
- In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
- Robust well-being classes and programs.
- Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
