HR Business Partner

The role

The HR Business Partner serves as a relationship manager for Harbor employees, managers, and leaders. This person provides holistic HR support to assigned business units to influence employee engagement and performance.

What you will do

• Partner with employees and leaders on company-wide cyclical Talent initiatives.
• Oversee management of Talent and employee lifecycle processes for assigned business units.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and leaders around employee relations and performance management.
• Recommend new approaches to align Talent initiatives with business goals.
• Assess team and manager development needs and implement solutions.
• Consult with leaders on HR matters including complex people issues.
• Engage with leaders to exchange ideas and share updates on Talent Initiatives.
• Serve as an employee champion to enable career fulfilment and progression.
• Act as a cultural steward to encourage positive morale.
• Stay informed of industry trends and regulations.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Human Resources Management
• 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner position
• Experience with fast growth, entrepreneurial environment
• Demonstrated solid judgment and experience assessing risk relative to the business
• Experience managing complex employee relations situations
• Must be able to interface with all levels of the organization
• Prior experience supporting the execution of organization-wide HR programs
• Excellent skills in teamwork, judgment, relationship building, influence, written and verbal communication, business acumen, consulting, and conflict management
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, ability to take initiative, and ability to think outside the box
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law

Nice to have

• SHRM certification
• Global experience

About the company

Harbor is a provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Their globally integrated team of 900+ specialists works with law firms and corporations.