Human Resources Business Partner

Soni is supporting an international law firm with a strong global footprint in its search for it's initial US hires. This Fixed Term Contract HR Business Partner role is a strategic, senior-level position supporting US-based stakeholders and local office teams. The role partners closely with leadership to design and deliver people strategies aligned with business objectives, while collaborating with HR centers of excellence. It serves as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, employee relations, performance, and organizational development initiatives. The position also ensures compliance with US employment law, data protection standards, and HR policies. Based in New Haven, this role combines strategic influence with hands-on HR delivery to drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic HR solutions aligned with business goals
• Build strong relationships with leadership, managers, and key stakeholders across functions
• Provide expert guidance on HR policies, compliance, and US employment law requirements
• Use data and insights to identify workforce trends and inform decision-making
• Lead and support local HR initiatives while ensuring alignment to broader HR strategy
• Advise and coach leaders on performance management, employee development, and engagement
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
• Drive performance management practices to improve productivity and business outcomes
• Contribute to compensation processes, project delivery, and broader HR strategic initiatives

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of HR experience, including partnering with senior leadership
• Strong generalist HR expertise across the full employee lifecycle
• Solid knowledge of US employment law and employee relations practices
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability in data analysis, project management, and change initiatives
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive information

Compensation: $125,000-155,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.