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Bright Horizons is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to organizational leadership and employees within designated business units. The role involves providing daily HR guidance, addressing employee relations issues, supporting performance management, and aligning HR practices with business objectives to enhance employee engagement and productivity.

Highlights

Establish collaborative relationships with business leaders and employees to improve work relationships and retention.
Provide performance management guidance including coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
Manage complex employee relations issues and conduct thorough investigations.
Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and ensure regulatory compliance.
Use data analytics to identify trends and develop strategies for engagement and retention.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in partnership with the DEI team.
Provide input on workforce planning, restructures, and succession planning.
Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office and knowledge of HR disciplines such as compensation, benefits, and employment laws.
Minimum qualifications: 7 years HR experience with at least 3 years in employee relations; ability to travel within New Jersey and occasionally nationwide.
Compensation range of $85,000 to $95,000 annually, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, and disability insurance.

Human Resources Business Partner - New Jersey Full Description

Human Resources Business Partner - New Jersey

Camden, New Jersey, United States of America, 08103

Corporate

Full time

The Human Resources Business Partner will serve as a strategic business partner to organizational leadership and employees in designated business units. They will align Human Resources practices with business goals to support the organization’s success. The Human Resources Business Partner will provide daily Human Resources guidance, and recommend Human Resources strategies to improve work relationships, employee engagement, and productivity. They will maintain an effective level of business literacy about the assigned business unit's financial position, goals, culture and competition.

This is a Remote position available in the United States, this person would reside in the state of New Jersey.

Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities:

Establish a collaborative working relationship with business leaders in assigned business units and across organization. Be present and visible in assigned worksites to build relationships with leaders and employees. Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Provide day to day performance management guidance around coaching, counseling, career development and disciplinary action. Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations. Follow up with urgency to ensure employee relations issues are resolved promptly.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
Utilize data and reporting analytics to identify trends and offer recommendations for addressing areas where improvement is needed. Review relevant data with assigned business leaders to develop and implement strategies focused on engagement and retention, and monitor progress and success of these strategies.
Guide operational leadership in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion in collaboration with DEI team. Support awareness training objectives, company goals, and inclusive employment practices.
In collaboration with other COEs within the HR organization, provide guidance in administration of HR practices. Leverage COEs to support the objective and goals of business units.
Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
Ensure fair and equitable practices with employees including compliance with company policies and local, state and federal legal standards. Respond to employee complaints and inquiries with urgency.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

7 years of proven HR experience with a minimum of three years of employee relations experience
Ability to travel as needed to assigned business units within the state of New Jersey (as frequent as weekly/bi-weekly during some parts of the year) and within the U.S. (as frequent as annually)
Minimum of 3 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation and benefits, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Problem solving, diplomacy and good judgment in considering the impact of decisions is essential.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or HR Certification is preferred
Multi-site service industry preferred
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Must be a critical thinker and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of HRIS preferred.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $85,000 – $95,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Deadline to Apply:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 10/17/2025.Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 / year

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Original Job Description

Human Resources Business Partner - New Jersey

Camden, New Jersey, United States of America, 08103

Corporate

Full time

This is a Remote position available in the United States, this person would reside in the state of New Jersey.

Responsibilities:

Establish a collaborative working relationship with business leaders in assigned business units and across organization. Be present and visible in assigned worksites to build relationships with leaders and employees. Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Provide day to day performance management guidance around coaching, counseling, career development and disciplinary action. Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations. Follow up with urgency to ensure employee relations issues are resolved promptly.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees to reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
Utilize data and reporting analytics to identify trends and offer recommendations for addressing areas where improvement is needed. Review relevant data with assigned business leaders to develop and implement strategies focused on engagement and retention, and monitor progress and success of these strategies.
Guide operational leadership in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion in collaboration with DEI team. Support awareness training objectives, company goals, and inclusive employment practices.
In collaboration with other COEs within the HR organization, provide guidance in administration of HR practices. Leverage COEs to support the objective and goals of business units.
Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
Ensure fair and equitable practices with employees including compliance with company policies and local, state and federal legal standards. Respond to employee complaints and inquiries with urgency.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

7 years of proven HR experience with a minimum of three years of employee relations experience
Ability to travel as needed to assigned business units within the state of New Jersey (as frequent as weekly/bi-weekly during some parts of the year) and within the U.S. (as frequent as annually)
Minimum of 3 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation and benefits, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Problem solving, diplomacy and good judgment in considering the impact of decisions is essential.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or HR Certification is preferred
Multi-site service industry preferred
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Must be a critical thinker and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of HRIS preferred.

Compensation:

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Deadline to Apply:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 10/17/2025.Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 / year

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Human Resources Business Partner - New Jersey

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Human Resources Business Partner - New Jersey Full Description

Human Resources Business Partner - New Jersey

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