Human Resources Business Partner

Provide guidance on performance concerns, corrective action, workplace investigations, accommodations, leaves, and other employee matters

Conduct fair, thorough, and timely workplace investigations

Evaluate complex situations, identify potential risk, and recommend appropriate next steps

Ensure employee matters are handled consistently, professionally, and with appropriate documentation

Recognize when legal or specialized HR guidance is needed and coordinate escalation appropriately

Apply HR policies and employment practices across multiple states and jurisdictions

Research state-specific requirements and partner with internal resources to address compliance considerations

Help leaders understand how applicable laws, policies, and practices affect employment decisions

Support organizational changes, workforce transitions, and other business initiatives across assigned locations

Maintain current knowledge of evolving HR practices and employment requirements

Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent development

Identify skill gaps, performance trends, and opportunities to strengthen team capability

Support employee engagement and retention strategies

Guide leaders through performance and talent review processes

Partner with recruiting and leadership teams to attract, select, develop, and retain strong talent

Support change-management efforts through clear communication, leader preparation, and employee engagement

Analyze workforce information to identify trends related to turnover, engagement, staffing, performance, and other people indicators

Translate HR data into meaningful insights and practical recommendations

Use facts, patterns, and business context to evaluate problems and recommend solutions

Monitor the effectiveness of HR initiatives and adjust strategies as needed

Maintain accurate employee information and documentation within ADP Vantage

Required multi-state HR business partner experience , including experience advising leaders across different state employment requirements

Five or more years of progressive human resources experience, including direct experience in an HR Business Partner or comparable consultative HR role

Strong working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, employment practices, and the employee lifecycle

Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders at multiple levels of an organization

Experience supporting geographically dispersed employees and operational leaders

Strong business acumen and the ability to connect people decisions to operational priorities

Sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex or sensitive situations

Experience using workforce data to identify trends and guide decisions

Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills

Excellent relationship-building, consultation, and communication skills

Ability to balance strategic priorities with the timely resolution of day-to-day HR needs

Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Ability to travel to supported locations as business needs require

Experience with ADP Vantage is strongly preferred

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred

A credible partner who earns trust and builds strong relationships

Comfortable constructively challenging leaders and influencing decisions

Curious about the business and motivated to understand how it operates

An effective coach who helps leaders work through problems and build their own capabilities

Confident navigating complex employee-relations matters

Skilled at combining data, business context, and HR expertise to make recommendations

Thoughtful and decisive, even when the answer is not immediately clear

Adaptable and able to support leaders across different locations, teams, and working styles

Collaborative, pragmatic, and focused on solutions

Committed to creating a consistent and positive employee experience

At Associa, our HR Business Partners play an essential role in helping leaders build strong teams and deliver outstanding results. You will join a collaborative HR organization where your expertise, perspective, and ability to influence will make a meaningful difference.

This role offers the opportunity to support a diverse, multi-state workforce, partner directly with business leaders, and shape people strategies that strengthen both the employee experience and organizational performance.