HR Business Partner

HR Generalist / HR Business Partner

Stamford, CT | Hybrid Schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote | $100-115K

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on HR professional to support a growing organization through a combination of HR Generalist responsibilities and HR Business Partner support. This role will focus on attracting, onboarding, developing, and retaining talent while ensuring a consistent employee experience and dependable HR operations.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with managers and leadership on recruiting, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, and employee development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, partnering with hiring managers to coordinate candidate evaluation, communication, and hiring progress.

Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure new employees understand their roles, expectations, company values, and key working relationships.

Maintain employee records, personnel files, and employment documentation.

Assist with compensation benchmarking and provide recommendations based on market data and internal equity considerations.

Support performance management processes, including quarterly reviews, employee development discussions, and advancement planning.

Coach managers on providing feedback, documenting performance, and addressing employee concerns proactively.

Serve as a resource for employee questions and employee relations matters.

Monitor employee engagement, retention trends, and turnover data, recommending solutions when appropriate.

Manage HR administration, including payroll coordination, benefits administration, policy updates, and required employee training.

Partner with external HR vendors, benefits providers, and compliance specialists as needed.

Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and HR best practices.

Qualifications

Demonstrated HR Generalist experience across recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and HR operations.

Experience partnering with managers and leadership teams to support business objectives through effective people practices.

Ability to conduct compensation research and provide market-based recommendations.

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Experience working with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, PEOs, and third-party HR providers is preferred.

What Success Looks Like

Open positions are filled within agreed-upon timelines.

New hires experience a smooth onboarding process and have clear expectations for success.

Managers consistently conduct performance discussions and address issues proactively.

Compensation recommendations are supported by market data and internal equity considerations.

Employee concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.

Payroll, benefits, employee records, and HR documentation remain accurate, compliant, and up to date.

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