HR Business Partner

Job Description

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for employees and leaders, providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations, and general support.
• Facilitate a variety of HR programs, including compensation, benefits, wellness, leave administration, and performance management.
• Serve as an on-site presence for employee relations and sensitive matters that require in-person support and confidentiality.
• Oversee the performance management processes: review employee feedback, facilitate talent review meetings, track completion, and generate reports to inform leadership decisions.
• Provide counsel and support on employee relations issues; participate in investigations, disciplinary actions, and offboarding processes with professionalism and discretion.
• Maintain and optimize HR systems and technology to streamline HR operations and enhance the employee experience.
• Ensure accurate and timely employee data entry and HRIS reporting to support decision-making and compliance.
• Administer leave programs in conjunction with KSM’s centralized HR and Payroll departments, including FMLA, short-term and long-term disability, New York State Paid Family Leave, and parental leave, ensuring compliance and fostering compassionate communication.
• Facilitate relevant benefits programs, including open enrollment, wellness incentives, and other ancillary benefits while remaining responsive to employee needs and questions.
• Support compensation processes, including merit reviews and bonus planning in collaboration with HR leadership.
• Stay up to date with HR best practices, employment law, and new technologies; proactively apply trends and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the liaison to operations, as needed, including facilitating internal office communications and helping organize office-wide employee events.
• Collaborate with the Intern Program Manager to support the success of the internship program.
• Assist with recruiting coordination in direct collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the People Operations team success and organizational goals.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as a generalist in HR.
• Experience operating as a department of one or other independent HR role preferred
• Strong understanding of local and federal employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate with employees and leadership at all levels.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential employee information.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms (experience with Workday a plus).
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.