Human Resources Business Partner

Company Description

New Start Capital is a financial services and advisory firm located in New York, NY. We specialize in helping customers with lower to moderate credit scores obtain loans, consolidate debts, and reduce creditor payments through lower interest rate solutions. With decades of experience, our trusted loan advisors pride themselves on tailoring solutions to meet the individual financial situations of our customers.

Role Description

New Start Capital is seeking a dedicated HR Business Partner to lead and execute human resources functions for our firm made up of 3 companies, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, and labor law compliance. This role is critical in shaping company culture and fostering a positive work environment. This position is fully in-office, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employee Relations & Performance Management: Oversee employee relations, support managers in performance management, and handle workplace conflicts and escalations with fairness and consistency.
2. Recruitment & Onboarding: Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, lead recruitment efforts, and manage the onboarding process for new employees.
3. HR Policies & Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies in alignment with company goals, ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws.
4. Training & Development: Conduct regular training sessions on HR best practices, diversity, compliance, and company policies to support employee growth and engagement.
5. Performance Reviews & Coaching: Lead performance review processes and provide coaching to managers on effective employee feedback and goal-setting.
6. Employee Engagement: Support and lead employee engagement initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and productive work culture.
7. Benefits & Payroll Administration: Oversee employee benefits and payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely administration.
8. HR Metrics & Reporting: Prepare and maintain HR metrics, providing regular reports to senior leadership on key HR functions.
9. Compliance Education & Support: Provide managers and employees with guidance on employment practices from both a legal and organizational perspective, ensuring consistent policy interpretation and application.
10. Conflict Resolution & Investigations: Manage escalated issues, conduct thorough investigations, and resolve complex employee concerns or misconduct, aiming for fair and compliant outcomes.
11. Change Management: Drive change initiatives by supporting team adaptation, conducting training, and fostering a resilient workplace culture as the company grows.
12. HR Systems Administration: Maintain and ensure optimal function of HR information systems, supporting employee data management and reporting needs.
13. Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with leadership and employees as a strategic HR partner, providing subject matter expertise on employee relations, the employee handbook, and company policies.

Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.

·      8 years of HR management experience.

·      Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Compensation

$80,000 - $120,000 annually

 Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k (with company match)

8 PTO, 5 Sick, 2 Floating Holidays

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform critical tasks.

Environment: Work performed primarily in a standard office environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to the work in a standard office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to list, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate (up to 20 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fire coordination including use of a computer keyboard; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal visual range with or without correction.