Sr HR Business Partner
About The Position
The Senior HR Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) builds alignment between business operations and HR practices and objectives. The role maintains a strong understanding of business strategy and provides recommendations and solutions informed by experience, data analysis, and organizational agility to support the organization’s vision, mission, and objectives. The Sr. HRBP assists leadership and management with workforce and employee relations matters, including effective investigations and recommendations for sensitive and complex situations, and mentors and guides other HR team members. The position may supervise HR Business Partners and other administrative staff as needed. This position is hybrid, with at least three days per week on-site at the office and supported program locations, consistent with BAMSI’s flexible work policy and operational needs. The primary location will align with the operational leader supported and is initially anticipated to be Brockton. Travel to other BAMSI offices and programs across Massachusetts, including locations from Plymouth to Worcester, is required for site visits and meetings. Additional on-site presence may be required based on business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Human Resources Management, Business, or a related field.
- At least seven years of proven work experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, Employee Relations Specialist, or in a related human resources discipline.
- Thorough understanding and working knowledge of applicable federal and state labor and employment laws and regulations.
- Exceptional customer focus and strong professional acumen.
- Team-oriented, highly organized, able to take initiative, and capable of working independently.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Ability to develop and deliver training and presentations in partnership with the Learning & Development team.
- Excellent analytical skills, including interpreting workforce data, identifying underlying issues, and translating findings into practical recommendations and action plans.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality.
- Ability to travel between locations and maintain an on-site presence as appropriate.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment and discretion.
- Successful experience influencing senior management and division leaders to adopt beneficial people-management policies and procedures.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective communication across all organizational levels.
- Solid understanding of and comfort using technology, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and HRIS systems.
Nice To Haves
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is highly desired.
- Experience in a union environment is a plus.
- ADP experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with division leaders and management to plan, implement, and evaluate workforce priorities and HR policies, programs, and practices aligned with BAMSI’s vision and goals.
- Promote HR programs and services to support a positive, productive, and supportive workplace, and ensure leaders and employees know how to access HR support.
- Advise management on workforce planning, employee engagement and retention, team effectiveness, and performance development; partner with Employee Relations when investigations, formal disciplinary guidance, or specialized support are required.
- Serve as the primary contact and accountable coordinator for HR support in assigned business areas, engaging HR subject matter experts and ensuring clear ownership, timely resolution, and communication.
- Support consistent application of HR policies and practices by identifying potential compliance concerns, maintaining appropriate records, and coordinating with HR specialists; refer investigations, labor relations matters, and legal guidance requests to Employee Relations.
- Lead and participate in business projects, translating HR priorities into implementation plans with responsibilities, timelines, communication, and follow-through.
- Guide and mentor HR Business Partners and/or HR Generalists, supporting consistent partnership practices, cross-functional coordination, and service-delivery accountability.
- Build relationships with operational leaders and maintain a regular presence at supported programs and locations to understand service delivery, staffing needs, and workforce challenges.
- Analyze and report HR metrics and trends, including vacancies, turnover, early retention, overtime, agency utilization, and workforce readiness; recommend actions and monitor implementation and results with leaders.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, HR best practices, and employment requirements, and partner with HR specialists to translate relevant changes into practical guidance and consistent implementation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
