Position Overview: As a member of NYCEDC’s dynamic Human Resources team, you will be responsible for providing support and guidance to internal client groups in the areas of employee relations and performance management. In addition, you will be responsible for driving and delivering strategic projects, tracking and updating HR policy, internal communications, and executing the necessary day-to-day requirements of the role.  

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) Specialist is a highly motivated and hands-on HR professional that thrives in a deadline-driven and complex work environment, enjoys collaborating with the HR team, and across all levels of the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build effective and trusted partnerships with management and staff to foster NYCEDC’s high-performing and engaged culture.
• Conduct regular check-ins with leadership of respective departments to understand business objectives.
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues, including conducting investigations and ensuring fair, timely resolutions.
• Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals. 
• Lead core HR processes across employee lifecycles such as onboarding and offboarding, providing a seamless, high-touch experience from new hire orientation to exit interviews. 
• Analyze and interpret various types of employee reports (e.g. performance, attrition) to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions to target client groups.
• Oversee the management, tracking, and updating of HR policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; manage compliance audits such as residency audits, Department of Investigations, and Conflict of Interest Board requirements.
• Collaborate across all HR functions to support organizational objectives to confirm all initiatives and HR policies are in alignment with DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) objectives.
• Execute company-wide annual HR programs and initiatives, including presentation development support and writing communications for HR initiatives and special projects.
• Ensure all documentation is captured in appropriate HR systems, files, and platforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on policy management and compliance.
• Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Practical experience and knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills; and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects from end to end.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment.
• Proven analytic and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in managing and developing HR initiatives and special projects.
• New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire.