Organizational Overview: RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods. Here are some highlights: Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth. Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities. Affordable Housing: RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors. RiseBoro’s mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don’t determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power. If you’re interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community. Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered. Purpose of Position: HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and manageme nt in designated business units including recruitment, employee relations, coaching, growth and development, and compensation analysis. Schedule: Monday – Friday (Day Shift) Hybrid Salary: 80K-95K Per Year DOE Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties: The HR Business Partner-Employee Relations (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP will provide day-to-day guidance and advice to employees and line managers on RiseBoro policies and best practices in areas including but not limited to performance management, talent development, and training, employee engagement, reward, and recognition, etc. The HRBP will be responsible for documentation, tracking, organizing, and file maintenance as it pertains to employee relations case management. Additionally, the HRBP will work with the business unit's management team and support business goals through the employees. As a role model and champion for RiseBoro values, the HRBP will also assist with people initiatives and projects that align with RiseBoro’s goals and business objectives. Specific duties and responsibilities include + Provide guidance to line management i.e., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, etc. + Assist with managing and resolving complex employee relations issues; analyze and diagnose general employee issues while demonstrating an understanding of the environment + Work with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention + Track and maintain employee relations intake and case management; ensure up-to-date and accurate input and file management + Support onboarding initiatives and facilitate specialized orientations to foster a positive attitude toward company goals and objectives + Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations; including case documentation and investigative report writing + Communicate recommendations for line manager support and guidance with employee issues + Assist in reinforcing policies and best practices; promptly escalate issues to the HR Director as needed and assist in the resolution + Assist HR Director on processes and decisions relating to complex cases that present organizational risk or result in disciplinary action + Actively participate in HR projects and initiatives to address improvement strategies; create and support project deliverables + Identify and suggest improvements and efficiencies in HR-related processes; Provide support to business units with creating SOPs as needed + Provide support to HR Director with tasks related to, but not limited to HR service delivery, Learning, Growth & Development, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Reward and Recognition programs + Assist with identifying career development issues, discussing career paths with line managers, and recommending suitable candidates for growth opportunities + Work with HR Director and HR team on data reports to monitor process effectiveness, data collection techniques, and sources to conduct analysis; assist with creating visuals and presentation data as needed + In conjunction with HR Director, work with leadership and management to understand organizational changes and their impacts + Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions + Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs; recommend training as appropriate + Support training efforts by assisting with identifying training/learning programs to ensure success; follow up to ensure objectives are met + Assist with analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to continue to develop solutions, best practices, and policies + Partner with the Legal, Risk Management, Training & Development teams, and departments/divisions as needed + Create and generate reports from HRIS as necessary; assist with audit requests as needed + Other related duties as assigned Required Skills/Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree required; bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Ethics, Business Management, Labor/Employment Relations preferred + A minimum of two (3) years of employee relations experience and/or related professional experience required + SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or related HR certification is plus Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: + Demonstrated employee relations experience required, Strategy and employee relations intake and case management experience highly preferred + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and relationship management skills + Meticulous with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail + Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and the ability to maintain positive relationships + Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment + Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies + Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines + Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Ability to be adaptable and flexible with work schedule and tasks; ability to travel to various work sites as needed + Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, applicant tracking system, and HRIS system + Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality + Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values   + Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities + Demonstrated commitment to work that supports communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias (i.e. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice-involved persons, etc.) Employee Benefits: + Medical, Dental, Vision + FSA after 60 days + Commuter Benefits after 30 days + 403B eligible after 30 days + 13 Agency Holidays off + 15 Vacation Days year 1 The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. EEOO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.