People Business Partner

Summary
We are seeking a proactive People Business Partner to collaborate with business leaders and drive strategic HR initiatives across two SPM assets (CT1 & Albacore) in Portsmouth, NH. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership, supporting talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, and employee engagement while ensuring a positive and productive workplace. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing people, influencing leaders, and delivering innovative HR solutions that align with business objectives.



Roles & Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support organizational goals.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition teams and hiring managers to support recruitment efforts and ensure timely hiring.
• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, employee performance, conflict resolution, and organizational best practices.
• Lead employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, conflict management, and policy interpretation.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives that promote an inclusive, high-performing, and collaborative work environment.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, and people initiatives.
• Manage key employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, development, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
• Analyze workforce trends and recommend HR solutions that enhance business performance and employee experience.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support organizational change, process improvements, and strategic HR projects.

Education & Experience

• Strong experience as an HR Business Partner, People Business Partner, or HR Generalist.
• Hands-on experience in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and employee engagement.
• Experience coaching managers and supporting leadership on people-related matters.
• Proven ability to conduct employee investigations and resolve workplace issues.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• HR certifications such asSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or CIPD are a plus but not required unless specified by the client.