Human Resources Business Partner

ESC has worked alongside employers since 1995 as a PEO, ASO, and HR partner, covering HR, payroll, benefits, HRIS, compliance, and training, with a 96% client retention rate. Our sister company, Meliora Partners, brings Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement expertise led by Master Black Belts. Together we address both the people and the process side of a business, a combination few firms in Western New York can offer.

The Human Resources Business Partner role combines hands-on support for local clients in the areas of employee relations, compliance, and training and development, with strategic project work for both local and out-of-state clients as needed.

We are considering candidates for our current HR Business Partner opening with varying levels of experience, ranging from individuals with strong employee relations and compliance expertise to those with more advanced strategic HR capabilities.

What you'll do

• Provide human resources support and assistance to all clients and ESC staff members in all areas of Human Resources through phone calls, e-mail, and on-site visits.
• Act as a business partner to build trusted advisor relationships and loyalty with all levels of management and staff with clients.
• Handle multiple strategic level projects, for clients, to support and further their business objectives.
• Manage employee relations issues and conducts investigations in support of corporate ethics and values and in accordance with labor laws.
• Act as a resource for labor law compliance information for clients.
• Investigate and respond to DOL, EEOC, and Division of Human Rights claims and audits.
• Develop and facilitate management and employee soft skill training programs that address client needs.
• Keep up to date on changing employment laws.
• Act as a change agent, providing expert advice as a partner in successfully managing continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to travel periodically to client locations in other states, as project needs require, is preferred but not required.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field preferred.
• PHR or SPHR preferred (HCRI or SHRM).
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience or fifteen (15) years of proven experience in an HR management role without advanced schooling.
• Generalist background with broad knowledge of employment labor law, recruiting, interviewing, selection, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, and training and development.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong, professional relationships while serving as a trusted business partner.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment.
• The capability to exercise independent judgment while problem solving.

Why you’ll love it here

• Repeatedly recognized by Buffalo Business First as a “Best Place to Work in WNY”.
• Direct access to leadership.
• As an HR-focused organization, we are deeply committed to creating a positive and engaging workplace experience.
• A collaborative, people-first culture with meaningful opportunities for career development.
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements to help you maintain balance and do your best work.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, and a generous paid time off and company holiday policy.

HR Business Partner Job Description