Associate HR Business Partner

Responsibilities:

People Interface & Employee Relations:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff on HR-related matters.

• Facilitate communication between staff and leadership on people issues.

• Identify trends and support employee engagement and positive workplace culture.

• Provide insights to leadership for informed decision-making.

HR Strategy Implementation:

• Implement HR strategies aligned with organizational vision and program goals.

• Adapt regional HR frameworks to meet state program needs.

• Drive initiatives that enhance performance and employee engagement.

Talent Acquisition & Management:

• Collaborate with program leaders to identify hiring needs.

• Support job description development and end-to-end recruitment processes.

• Oversee onboarding, HR operations, and compliance with HR policies.

• Facilitate performance management, rewards, and recognition processes.

Talent Development & Learning:

• Identify learning and development needs for program staff.

• Collaborate with regional teams to implement training and development initiatives.

• Support continuous professional growth and capability building.

Staff Care & Wellbeing:

• Build strong relationships with employees, interns, and fellows.

• Assess and address staff support needs proactively.

• Strengthen staff care initiatives in collaboration with regional teams.

• Promote resilience and overall workplace wellbeing.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• Relevant experience in HR business partnering or generalist HR roles.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and leadership stakeholders.

• Exposure to talent management, employee engagement, and HR operations.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong understanding of HR processes, policies, and frameworks.

• Experience in recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.

• Ability to analyze people data and provide actionable insights.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Critical Qualities

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• High level of empathy and ability to support diverse teams.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

• Ability to influence without authority.

• High integrity and professionalism.

• Adaptability and ability to work in dynamic environments.