HR Business Partner

ESC is a growing HR outsourcing & employment administration company, headquartered in Amherst, which administers payroll, benefits, and human resources consulting services for our clients. We are a people-centric organization with a focus on culture. We work smart and have fun in a team-oriented environment, working together to provide HR, payroll, benefits, and HRIS services to businesses of all sizes and types.

Our Human Resources Business Partners provide advice and support to business owners and managers regarding complex issues relating to all areas of HR.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Offers 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.

Acts as a business partner to build trusted advisor relationships and loyalty with all levels of management and staff with clients.

An ability to handle multiple strategic level projects, for clients, to support and further their business objectives.

Manages employee relations issues and conducts investigations in support of corporate ethics and values and in accordance with labor laws.

Resource for labor law compliance information for clients.

Responsible for investigating and responding to DOL, EEOC, and Division of Human Rights claims and audits.

Develops and facilitates management and employee soft skill training programs that address client needs.

Keeps up to date on changing employment laws.

Assists other departments of ESC when needed, including benefits and payroll.

Acts as a change agent, providing expert advice as a partner in successfully managing continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management or related field. PHR or SPHR preferred (HCRI or SHRM).

Minimum of ten (10) 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.

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

We offer an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, 401(k), and PTO, as well as a great working environment. All our positions offer flexibility and work from home options.

Please note, as we are open to speaking with HR professionals with different levels of experience, compensation will be commensurate with experience level, within the range listed.