HR Business Partner

Job Description

Job Description

Summary
This contracted consultant position is primarily responsible for leading talent acquisition efforts and supporting the employee life cycle on a project or as-needed basis. The ideal consultant is strategic, resourceful, and results-driven, with a proven ability to design and execute recruitment strategies that attract top talent. Success in this role requires independence, initiative, and the ability to partner effectively with leadership, hiring managers, and external networks. Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership and department heads to design and implement recruiting strategies for both union and non-union positions.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job postings and candidate sourcing through selection, offer, and onboarding.
• Leverage tools such as HRIS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing methods to build strong candidate pipelines.
• Provide expertise on competitive market practices, employer branding, and outreach to ensure access to top candidates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations in all recruitment and employee onboarding activities.
• Support leave of absence matters as needed, including FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion in all interactions.
• Support organizational initiatives such as collective bargaining, training, policy updates, and employee events as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation within HRIS systems and employee records.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities : assists in coordinating Receptionist coverage and with assigning work to the HR Generalist.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, including at least 3 years focused on full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and hiring across a range of roles and levels, ideally in both unionized and non-unionized environments.
• Experience using HR technology and recruiting tools.
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements relevant to recruiting and onboarding.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across levels.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to operate independently as a consultant while aligning with organizational priorities.
• Must maintain confidentiality, security clearance, and an active driver’s license.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field required.
• HR Certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP).

Work Environment

• Remote and on-site work as needed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Some local travel may be required for meetings or recruitment events.