Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are:

Based in New Jersey and established in 2010, Asset Based Lending, LLC (“ABL”) is one of the nation’s leading Hard Money Lenders. We provide fast bridge financing to real estate investors for the purchase, renovation, or new construction of single family, multi-family and mixed-use properties as well as DSCR rental loans for long term investors. We have closed thousands of loans since we began lending fourteen years ago, producing more than $2B in originations. ABL was acquired by a private equity firm in 2021, and with a renewed focus on growth, we’ve set our sights on consistent evolution and cementing our place as the premier private lender in the country.

Our Mission is Simple:

Make Good Loans

Provide Exceptional Service, Every Time

Protect The Firm

Build The Future

Job Summary:

Asset Based Lending is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to serve as a pivotal leader to ABL's workforce. This role involves creating impactful relationships through strategic collaboration with management while also providing support to employees. This candidate will play a crucial support role in ensuring effective communication and consistent implementation of HR policies, procedures, and strategies aligned with the company's overall HR objectives throughout the entire employee life cycle. Your proficiency in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will be integral in fostering a culture of inclusivity and fairness within our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with business leaders to understand their objectives and provide strategic HR guidance and support.

Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in alignment with organizational goals and legal requirements.

Lead DEI efforts by developing and implementing initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.

In collaboration with managers and supervisors, addresses and resolves employee relations issues as well as conducts formal internal investigations as necessary and coaches’ managers on any appropriate disciplinary process or actions.

Helps develop and implement employee engagement strategies and initiatives with Operations leadership across the site. Supports and navigates change management alongside leadership.

Partners with leadership and talent acquisition to develop proactive organizational staffing strategies to recruit and retain top caliber talent across both manufacturing and professional roles.

Serves as a trusted advisor to employees, providing guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and programs.

Utilizes HR data and analytics to help inform and advise teams of necessary changes or adjustments.

Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Interfaces with all levels of management and employees to maintain a positive employee relations environment.

Administers and monitors performance management and merit increase programs; reviews and processes performance appraisals and increases in accordance with established guidelines.

Collaborates with management to address employee relations issues; examines and analyzes situations; recommends solutions to management; seeks legal advice as necessary.

Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data, and makes suggestions for improvements.

Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent.

Minimum of 5 years related progressive HR experience with previous experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.

Previous experience in supporting leaders as a trusted advisor and partner. Strong ability to influence, persuade, guide and advise both managers and employees.

Considerable knowledge of HR practices, trends, and legislation.

Ability to interact with all levels of employees.

Ability to communicate well with internal and external contacts, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to protect and maintain sensitive information.

Considerable knowledge of computer programs including Excel, Word and the automated processing systems used by the company.

Good problem solving and analytical skills.

Excellent customer service focus and skill set.

Excellent listening skills.

Ability to organize, prioritize and initiate work.

Ability to maintain composure when under pressure.

Maintains current knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and employment law.

Ability to act independently applying discretion, judgment, and tact in a highly sensitive environment with changing priorities.

Ability to learn and retain considerable knowledge of the company's policies and operations.

Join Asset Based Lending and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving success through people-centric strategies and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.