HR Business Partner (Remote)

YA Group is seeking an HR Business Partner to work with leaders across the organization on workforce needs and people strategies. The role supports workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and change.

Responsibilities:

• Build trusted relationships with leaders and serve as a proactive thought partner on people and organizational needs
• Develop a strong understanding of business priorities, operations, workforce needs, and organizational challenges
• Translate business priorities into practical talent and workforce strategies
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and team effectiveness
• Coach leaders through performance management, employee relations, leadership effectiveness, and other complex people matters
• Help leaders evaluate organizational structure, role clarity, team capabilities, and future talent needs
• Manage employee relations matters and provide consistent, practical guidance on sensitive situations
• Use workforce data and employee insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend action
• Support leaders and teams through organizational change, business growth, and workforce transitions
• Partner across HR, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning and Development, and HR Operations, to deliver coordinated solutions
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and business information

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience partnering with managers and leaders
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, employment law, and general HR practices
• Experience and confidence coaching leaders through employee, performance, and organizational matters
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions and managing competing priorities
• Strong business acumen and an understanding of how to align people strategies with business priorities
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the confidence to ask thoughtful, challenging questions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to build credibility, influence decisions, and develop productive relationships at all levels
• Comfortable using workforce data and trends to inform recommendations and decisions
• Ability to navigate sensitive matters with professionalism, consistency, discretion, and composure
• Experience with workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, organizational design, and change management
• Background supporting a growing or evolving organization
• Understanding of the business dynamics within professional services, consulting, engineering, or a related environment
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or a similar HR certification