Temporary HR Manager

Forbes believes in the power of entrepreneurial capitalism and uses it on various platforms to ignite the conversations that drive systemic change in business, culture and society. We celebrate success and are committed to using our megaphone to drive diversity, equity and inclusion.

Forbes is seeking a HR Manager for a 6-month temporary role (April–October 2025) to support HR Business Partner functions and key HR programs. Reporting to the VP, HR & Talent Management and working closely with the HRBP team members, this role will act as an HR business partner to certain groups and be involved in HR programs and initiatives.

This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who can quickly step in to provide thoughtful, strategic, and operational support to business partners, HR team and employees.

Responsibilities

HR Business Partner Support & Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary day-to-day HR contact for a specific group of business partners
• Partner with managers to navigate performance challenges, coaching conversations, and employee development strategies.
• Address employee relations issues, exercising strong judgment and emotional intelligence in assessing and resolving concerns.
• Engage directly with employees to provide HR support, answer inquiries, and ensure a positive employee experience.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism
• Escalate complex issues to senior HR leadership as needed
• Assist with organizational changes, including promotions and internal mobility
  
  

HR Programs & Initiatives

• Lattice Review Cycle: Partner with VP and HRBP team members on mid-year performance management cycle in Lattice, including goal-setting, feedback, and reviews.
• Guide managers and employees in using Lattice effectively and troubleshoot system issues.
• Coordinate and support Lattice-related training sessions, including scheduling, facilitating, and follow-up communication
• Work with HRBP team members to analyze participation data, generate reports, and provide insights to HRBPs
• Intern Program - Support HRBP team members with execution of intern program, including check-ins with interns and managers and addressing any questions or concerns.
• Partner with VP, HR to manage learning and development initiatives and training materials for employees
• Co-host and present performance management information to employees
• Ad-hoc HR projects, as needed
  
  

Employee Experience & Exit Interviews

• Provide guidance and direction to HRBP team members for employee onboarding and offboarding initiatives and day-to-day employee requests, escalating to VP, HR as needed
• Conduct new hire orientation and support HRBP team members in management of onboarding experience and procedures
• Conduct exit interviews, assess trends, and provide insights to HR leadership.
• Maintain and track employee feedback to identify areas for improvement in HR programs.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on HR business partnership, employee relations and performance management.
• Strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Proven ability to build relationships with managers and employees, providing sound HR guidance and coaching.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HR compliance, employment laws, company policies, and ensuring compliance with them.
• Solid presentation ability virtual and in-person
• Experience conducting exit interviews and analyzing employee feedback.
• Strong business acumen and critical thinker
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills to provide effective HR Partnership with senior leaders.
• Experience managing performance management programs; familiarity with Lattice preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite (Sheet, Doc, Sites, Forms), and Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Working experience with Lattice, ADP Workforce now, LinkedIn Learning
  
  

The hourly rate for this role is $45.00 - $60.00.

Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith. The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate. In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so. Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions. We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes.

Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful. We offer a hybrid work schedule for our employees. Some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position. This position is only open to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, & Washington. Due to business operations and compliance requirements, we are unable to consider applicants based outside these states at this time.

Forbes is an equal opportunity employer.

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