Human Resource Business Partner

Human Resource Business Partner

Location: Hybrid, Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg, FL

The HR Business Partner is responsible for supporting key human resources functions with a primary focus on full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition. This role partners closely with hiring managers and business leaders to attract, assess, and hire top talent while also supporting employee relations, onboarding, HR operations, compliance, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional who can balance strategic recruiting efforts with day-to-day HR responsibilities. Only local candidates will be considered at this time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned business units, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce planning and staffing needs.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract diverse, high-quality candidates.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Conduct candidate screenings and coordinate interviews throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and maintain regular communication with applicants.
• Track recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate pipeline, and source effectiveness.
• Partner with leadership to support employer branding initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support internship, early career, and campus recruiting programs as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and organizational hiring policies.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, and programs.
• Support employee relations by providing guidance, coaching, and resolution recommendations.
• Assist with performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and talent development initiatives.
• Support employee engagement and retention programs.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR data accuracy within HRIS systems.
• Assist with policy development, implementation, and communication.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Participate in organizational development, succession planning, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Provide support for compensation, benefits administration, and annual HR processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience, including at least 2 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) like ADP Workforce Now or ADP TotalSource.
• Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities & independent stakeholders in a legacy environment.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred.

Why Work at the Tampa Bay Times

• Be part of an organization committed to public service and journalistic excellence
• Support a diverse workforce that includes newsroom, production, and corporate teams
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tax-deferred savings plan for retirement.
• A generous PTO program and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Tampa Bay Times is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.