Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a key point of contact for employees, managers, and client companies regarding human resources, benefits administration, and leave of absence management. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and company policies while providing high-quality support to employees on leave and resolving HR-related inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR functions, leave laws, and benefits administration, along with excellent organizational and customer service skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Human Resources & Employee Relations:

• Serve as the primary contact for employees and client company representatives for HR, payroll, and benefits inquiries.
• Assist with policy interpretation, employee handbooks, workplace investigations, and compliance-related matters.
• Support client companies with workers' compensation paperwork and unemployment claims.
• Conduct HR-related training, including sexual harassment prevention and compliance courses.

Leave of Absence Administration:

• Manage the entire leave process, including FMLA, ADA, Paid Family Leave (PFL), disability benefits, and other applicable leave programs.
• Communicate with employees regarding their leave rights, responsibilities, required documentation, and return-to-work process.
• Ensure timely submission and tracking of leave documentation while maintaining confidentiality.
• Work closely with HR, payroll, and managers to coordinate leave-related matters and ensure accurate record-keeping.

Benefits & Payroll Support:

• Provide employees with accurate information about available benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, claims issues, and payroll deductions related to benefits.
• Work closely with payroll and HR teams to ensure compliance with benefits and leave-related deductions.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Stay informed about federal, state, and local employment laws related to leave administration and HR compliance.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of leave requests, benefit enrollments, and HR actions for auditing and reporting purposes.
• Ensure proper distribution of compliance posters and required notices at client locations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PFL, workers' compensation, and HR best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, payroll platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR, leave administration, or benefits administration.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,405.80 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Human Resources: 2 years (Preferred)
• Leave Administration: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• East Syracuse, NY 13057 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• East Syracuse, NY 13057: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,406 - $70,000