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Title: HR Business Partner – Temp Position
Department: Human Resources
Supervises: N/A
Role Type: Full-time or Flexible Hours
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
About The Company
Anchin is a New York City based Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm with a Long Island and Florida presence that provides expert services to companies across a diverse range of industries. We offer a full range of integrated accounting, consulting and business management services from tax planning and audits to the most detailed analysis of acquisitions and financial restructuring.
Anchin is consistently recognized as one of the “Best of the Best” accounting firms in the country, a Best Place to Work in New York City and New York State, and a Best Accounting Firm to Work For Nationwide.
About The Position
We are seeking an HR Business Partner on a temporary basis (as a maternity leave replacement) to join our Human Resources team at Anchin. In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders and employees, delivering high-impact HR support across employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and talent engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a consultative approach and a deep understanding of HR best practices within professional services, preferably in public accounting or a similar environment.
Responsibilities
Education:
Department: Human Resources
Supervises: N/A
Role Type: Full-time or Flexible Hours
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
About The Company
Anchin is a New York City based Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm with a Long Island and Florida presence that provides expert services to companies across a diverse range of industries. We offer a full range of integrated accounting, consulting and business management services from tax planning and audits to the most detailed analysis of acquisitions and financial restructuring.
Anchin is consistently recognized as one of the “Best of the Best” accounting firms in the country, a Best Place to Work in New York City and New York State, and a Best Accounting Firm to Work For Nationwide.
About The Position
We are seeking an HR Business Partner on a temporary basis (as a maternity leave replacement) to join our Human Resources team at Anchin. In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders and employees, delivering high-impact HR support across employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and talent engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a consultative approach and a deep understanding of HR best practices within professional services, preferably in public accounting or a similar environment.
Responsibilities
- Act as a strategic HR advisor to assigned business practices, building strong relationships with leadership and staff.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations in compliance with employment laws and firm policies.
- Support performance management processes, including coaching managers and facilitating performance discussions.
- Support organizational change and talent initiatives.
- Lead year-end review process for assigned business practices including calibrations, compensation reviews, and performance discussions.
- Collaborate with leadership on team structure, retention strategies, and employee development.
- Analyze HR metrics to inform decisions and identify trends or areas of concern.
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across assigned business groups.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5 years of progressive HR experience, including 3 years as an HR Business Partner.
- Prior experience supporting a professional services environment, preferably public accounting or consulting.
- Experience working with HRIS systems (e.g., UKG or similar).
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, consulting, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Competitive hourly pay in the range of $60/hr - $70/hr based on the individual’s experience level.
- Accountability: Follows through on commitments, does what you say you will do, even requiring some personal sacrifice.
- Communicates Effectively: Delivers messages in a clear and concise manner, listens attentively.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Relates comfortably to all levels of people, both internally and externally.
- Nimble Learner: Learns quickly when facing new situations, willingly takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
- Technical Proficiency: Deals with technical issues comfortably and can complete work at a high level of proficiency.
- Technologically Proficient: Ability to apply technology solutions to work.
- Being Resilient: Shows confidence under pressure, maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
- Action Oriented: Proactively seeks out new and challenging work.
- Trustworthiness: Keeps confidences and develops a reputation for being honest and ethical.
Salary : $60 - $70
