HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner (HRBP) Location: Newark, NJ Humani HR is your modern thinking team of HR professionals. We are passionate about helping small and medium-sized businesses with their People and Culture. We take the stress out of HR by providing fractional HR support and consulting services. Our solutions are customized, on demand and scale with our clients' changing needs. We are more than just strategic advisors – we do the work, so our clients can focus on building their business. Humani is a dynamic, fast‑moving environment where every day looks a little different. Humani HR is a primarily remote-first organization; however, HR Business Partners and Generalists are expected to attend client visits periodically (typically up to 15% of the time, but could be more frequent), as well as company events. These onsite requirements may be local or, on occasion, outside your state of residence or internationally. To learn more about us and our team, visit our website. About The Role As an HR Business Partner, you serve as a trusted partner to a portfolio of clients, providing strategic guidance and practical solutions to their organizational and people challenges. You excel at context switching, leading HR projects from diagnosis through implementation, and delivering high-quality HR services that drive business results. You are comfortable building HR policies and programs from the ground up and thrive in environments where structure is still evolving. Highly flexible and organized, you build strong relationships and communicate with the executive presence to confidently advise CEOs and senior leaders. You bring a solutions-oriented mindset and are energized by solving complex people challenges across a variety of client environments and industries. You have a proven ability to guide organizations, leaders, and teams through change with clarity and confidence. You balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and bring sound judgement to complex people matters. If this sounds like you, read more about what you'll do, and the experience and skills you bring to this role below! We're currently looking for candidates with: Strong HR employment law and employee relations knowledge across multiple states – including New York and California – is preferred. Union/labor relations expertise, including collective agreement interpretation, grievance management, and employee relations in unionized workplaces, is preferred. Experience managing and processing payroll is highly desirable. What You Will Do Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned client accounts, addressing a wide range of HR and organizational needs, including but not limited to developing or reviewing policies, organizational compliance, compensation analysis, HRIS analysis or implementation, audits, recruitment support, performance management and employee relations and other HR functions including payroll processing and oversight. Build and maintain strong trusted relationships with client leaders and stakeholders. Conduct needs assessments to diagnose client challenges and identify effective HR solutions that align with client business objectives. Lead and facilitate client meetings to gather insights, present recommendations, develop HR Roadmaps, and drive decision‑making. Respond promptly and professionally to client requests, demonstrating active listening and clear communication. Manage client expectations regarding timelines, deliverables, scope, and budget. Proactively anticipate client needs and suggest solutions aligned with their business context. Support company growth through client expansion, retention, satisfaction, and direct contribution to Humani’s KPIs. Model the company’s mission and values and competencies in all interactions. Support operational excellence through consistent processes, documentation, and standards the company sets. Your Experience As an HR Business Partner with 7+ years of progressive client‑facing HR experience, you bring solid leadership and business acumen with a: Proven ability to manage multiple clients while tailoring your approach to suit diverse client needs. Ability to leverage team strengths to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Work collaboratively with Generalists, Senior HRBPs, and cross‑functional team members to ensure seamless client service and collective problem‑solving. Commitment to continuous learning development, actively seeking feedback and applying lessons learned to enhance overall effectiveness. Builds credibility through clear, honest communication that balances empathy with directness, influencing outcomes while maintaining strong relationships. Your Skillset & Credentials A degree or diploma in HR or related field. Professional HR designation is preferred. Strong understanding of employment law across multiple states (California and New York preferred). Proactive self‑management: You are expected to be self‑driven, managing your workload and meeting competing deadlines with minimal supervision. Accountability and commitment to excellence: Consistently delivers high-quality, client‑ready work with strong attention to detail. Takes ownership of errors and ensures work is delivered on time and within budget. Problem Solving: HRBPs absorb a great deal of information about the client's business, sometimes working with limited information, as such, you bring a keen ability to apply critical thinking, analyze insights, and put together solutions customized to the client’s objectives. Strategic Communication and Influence: Engages effectively with diverse audiences – from executives to frontline employees – adapting communication style to meet audience needs and strengthening leadership awareness across the organization. Technology: Ability to quickly learn new tools and platforms. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and exceptional spreadsheet and presentation‑building skills. Adaptability is essential, as our clients use a wide range of software. Agility and adaptability: You thrive in change and ambiguous environments by maintaining flexibility, resilience and composure while pivoting yourself to meet evolving demands. Why Join Humani – A workplace designed for your growth We recognize the level of expertise this role requires, and we offer a comprehensive compensation package and benefits in return, some of which include: Opportunity for meaningful career growth and client impact, where your unique background and experience are welcomed and valued. Base salary $80,000-$100,000 with potential to earn up to 10-25+% of base salary through our annual performance‑based bonus program (Total compensation up to $88,000-$125,000+). Paid time off (4 weeks' vacation, 5 wellness days and public holidays observed). Health Benefit Plan and Retirement Savings/Match program. Primarily remote work with opportunities for in‑person relationship building through company‑wide retreats and local team events. Your Professional HR association fees are reimbursed. What You Can Expect During Our Recruitment Process Our hiring process is designed to give all candidates a realistic preview of what it is like to work in a consulting environment. The full process typically takes 3‑4 weeks (often sooner), and we maintain clear, timely communication at each stage. Successful candidates will move through: An initial screening interview A take‑home exercise A secondary interview A final case study discussion Humani HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our recruitment process is human‑led, supported by AI tools, with all hiring decisions made by people. #J-18808-Ljbffr