Human Resource Business Partner

Position DetailsType: Regular, full-time, salary, exempt

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Location: Remote (New York State)

Business Hours: Weekdays, 8am–5pm EST

Company: Armhr (www.armhr.com)

Supervisory Responsibilities: None; serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

About Armhr

Armhr is a rapidly expanding Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and an original pioneer of the industry, serving clients nationwide. We provide comprehensive HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance solutions, empowering businesses to focus on growth while we manage the complexities of being an employer. Our core values of expertise, continuous improvement, and client-centric service define our culture.

Position Overview

The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) performs advanced, specialized, and administrative duties for designated clients, advising on the formulation and administration of HR plans and policies.

The ideal candidate combines deep HR knowledge with strong client-service skills and the ability to ensure compliance across federal, state, and local requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesClient Advisory

• Advise clients on the formulation and administration of plans and policies for HR activities.
• Analyze and recommend solutions to HR issues for designated clients.
• Answer routine and non-routine requests for information on policy interpretation.
• Develop proactive communications for book of business to drive strategic and relationship-oriented relationships.

Policy & Compliance

• Provide guidance on developing, revising, and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure designated clients are informed on how to comply with established policies and relevant federal, state, or local legislation.
• Instruct clients on best practices for audits of human resource activities to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Review and respond to unemployment claims with appropriate documentation.

Claims & Reporting

• Coordinate company-backed workers' compensation, DBL, and PFL claims with the third-party administrator and follow up on claims.
• Prepare and maintain special internal and external reports as requested.

Training & Team Support

• Lead special and cross-functional project teams and present training sessions related to designated clients.
• Assist with developing and recommending workflow improvements, and provide back-up for other Business Partners as needed.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Post-secondary degree in human resources, business, or a related discipline, or three to five years related experience and/or training. Familiarity with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws. PEO experience preferred.
• Systems: Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and one or more years' experience with an HRIS system; PrismHR experience preferred.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and the ability to design and deliver effective training. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Certifications: HRCI or SHRM certification required.
• Travel: Onsite travel to designated client workplaces as requested; a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
• Location: Remote (New York State)

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• A client-focused professional with a proactive and problem-solving approach.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with both clients and partners.

Compensation & Benefits

• As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current salary pay scale for this position is $85,000 and $100,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time.
• The position is bonus eligible after one year of service based on several factors including company performance, individual contributions and market forces.
• The benefits for this position include comprehensive health, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K retirement with a company match.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel; and/or type; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to view a computer screen for extended periods of time.

EEO Statement

At Armhr, we don't just accept difference, we celebrate it and recognize the value it brings to our customers and employees. Armhr is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. We also consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Armhr is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American Disabilities Act and local disability laws. For information regarding how Armhr collects and uses personal information, please review our Privacy Policies.