Senior HR Business Partner
Northwest Connecticut Region
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Senior HR Business Partner to join an established and growing organization. This individual will partner closely with senior leadership, operational teams, and HR to align human resources strategies with business objectives, strengthen employee engagement, and drive organizational effectiveness.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive HR experience, strong employee relations expertise, and a hands-on approach to leadership development, workforce planning, and organizational improvement. This role requires someone who can serve as a trusted advisor to management while supporting a positive, productive, and compliant workplace.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic HR Partnership: Collaborate with senior leadership and operational managers to align HR initiatives with business objectives, workforce planning, staffing strategies, and organizational goals.
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Employee Relations: Manage complex employee relations matters, conduct workplace investigations, and coach managers on performance management, corrective actions, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.
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Workforce Planning & Labor Management: Partner with HR, Operations, and Finance to evaluate staffing needs, headcount planning, employee attendance, overtime, workforce utilization, and labor costs.
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Leadership Development: Coach and develop managers and supervisors while supporting training programs focused on employee relations, performance management, employment law, and effective leadership.
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Talent Management & Succession Planning: Identify high-potential employees, support succession planning, and implement employee development initiatives to strengthen internal talent pipelines.
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Employee Engagement & Retention: Partner with leadership to improve employee engagement, retention, organizational culture, and overall employee satisfaction.
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Learning & Development: Identify training needs, coordinate professional development programs, manage external training resources, and support ongoing employee education initiatives.
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HR Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations, wage-and-hour laws, workplace safety standards, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs.
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Organizational Development & Change Management: Support organizational restructuring, technology implementations, workforce transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Compensation & Performance Management: Assist with compensation analysis, job evaluations, performance reviews, and recommendations regarding organizational structure and employee development.
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HR Team Collaboration: Partner with HR leadership and team members to ensure consistent HR support, effective communication, and successful implementation of HR initiatives.
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HR Metrics & Reporting: Monitor and analyze HR performance indicators, including turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, employee engagement, labor costs, and internal promotions.
Qualifications
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7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 2 years in an HR Business Partner or strategic HR Generalist role.
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Strong background in employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
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Experience partnering with senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and strategic HR initiatives.
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Proven ability to coach managers, support leadership development, and implement employee engagement and retention strategies.
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Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, HR compliance, compensation practices, and employee development.
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Experience supporting operational teams and employees across multiple departments and shifts.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
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Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with HRIS, applicant tracking, learning management, and reporting systems.
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Knowledge of employment regulations in multiple jurisdictions is a plus.
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Work Environment & Travel
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Primarily office-based with occasional interaction in operational and production environments.
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Approximately 20% travel based on business needs.
Benefits
Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) retirement plan
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Paid time off and company holidays
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Professional training and development opportunities
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Tuition reimbursement
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Employee wellness resources
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a strategic, hands-on HR leader who can build strong relationships with employees and management while driving meaningful improvements in organizational performance. They will bring a proactive approach to employee relations, leadership development, workforce planning, and HR compliance, with the ability to balance business priorities and employee needs.
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