Lead HR Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day senior-level HR business partner support for the NECI business unit.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Attend leadership and management team meetings, conduct regular 1:1s with leaders.
• Provide practical guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and business changes.
• Coach leaders and managers in real time and through structured development.
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and career discussions.
• Personally lead employee relations matters and provide guidance on coaching and workplace concerns.
• Own end-to-end execution of key HR programs and annual processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in an HR Business Partner role.
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, talent management, performance management, organizational design, workforce planning, compensation, and learning and development.
• Demonstrated success operating as both a strategic advisor to senior leaders and a hands-on practitioner.
• Strong business acumen, judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to translate data into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to interpret and apply employment laws, regulations, guidelines, and internal policies.
• Willingness to travel to NECI sites across NY, ME, and MA as needed.