Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

Job Description

Talent Connections, LLC has been asked to identify an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders within a dynamic, fast-paced financial services environment. This individual contributor role will drive people strategies that support business objectives, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and enhance employee engagement. This position requires working on-site in New York City's Financial District four days per week.

Reporting to the Senior VP of HR, the HR Business Partner will collaborate closely with leaders and cross-functional HR teams to deliver effective solutions across talent management, organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, leadership development, and change management. The ideal candidate is a proactive, data-driven HR professional with strong business acumen and a passion for helping organizations and employees thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support organizational and business objectives.
• Provide strategic coaching and guidance on performance management, employee development, succession planning, and talent retention.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR data to identify opportunities, address challenges, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, workforce planning efforts, restructures, and organizational design projects.
• Advise leaders on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, investigations, and performance concerns.
• Identify talent and skill gaps and collaborate with leaders to create development and succession plans.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture by supporting employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional HR teams to deliver effective solutions across talent acquisition, compensation, learning and development, benefits, and organizational development.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices while minimizing organizational risk.
• Support key annual HR processes, including performance reviews, talent assessments, compensation planning, and workforce planning activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a strategic HR leadership role.
• Proven experience advising and influencing leaders on a wide range of people-related and organizational matters.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, talent development, and employment law.
• Experience leading change management initiatives and implementing organizational improvement strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience working in a collaborative, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Experience within financial services, asset management, professional services, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Experience supporting global teams and business leaders preferred.

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ABOUT TALENT CONNECTIONS
Founded in 1998, Talent Connections, LLC has established itself as a premier professional services firm specializing in the Human Resources sector. Based in Atlanta, GA, we have spent over two decades perfecting our craft in HR services while forging thousands of transformative connections. Our expertise spans a range of solutions, including targeted HR search, dynamic contract recruiting, innovative Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and expert HR consulting.

At Talent Connections, we are more than just a service provider; we are your trusted partner for all things HR, and we want you to experience the difference. Learn more and contact us by visiting

Company Description

ABOUT TALENT CONNECTIONS\r\nFounded in 1998, Talent Connections, LLC has established itself as a premier professional services firm specializing in the Human Resources sector. Based in Atlanta, GA, we have spent over two decades perfecting our craft in HR services while forging thousands of transformative connections. Our expertise spans a range of solutions, including targeted HR search, dynamic contract recruiting, innovative Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and expert HR consulting.\r\n\r\nAt Talent Connections, we are more than just a service provider; we are your trusted partner for all things HR, and we want you to experience the difference. Learn more and contact us by visiting