Human Resources Business Partner

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a growing accounting and wealth advisory firm, with hundreds of professionals and offices across the Mid-Atlantic, to recruit a People Partner (HR Business Partner) to support its New York, New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania offices.

This is a pivotal opportunity for an HR generalist who wants to blend strategic insight with hands-on execution across all core HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, compliance, and onboarding. The successful candidate will join a collaborative People & Culture team, contribute to national HR initiatives, and serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders. This role requires 3–4 days per week in the office, with regular travel to other offices in New York, New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

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• Support onboarding and orientation to create a seamless new hire experience, and facilitate new employee integration and retention strategies.
  
• Work with leadership and resource management to identify hiring needs, and support the Campus Recruiting Lead with local campus events as needed.
  
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on HR-related matters, addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, and promoting a positive work environment.
  
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and performance improvement plans (PIPs).
  
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
  
• Manage investigations and employee separations with discretion and professionalism.
  
• Maintain accurate records in the HRIS (Workday preferred) and generate reports.
  
• Support inclusion and employee engagement initiatives, and promote firm-wide programs and events in collaboration with other offices.
  
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to identify training needs.
  
• Collaborate with recruiting, total rewards, resource management, and Learning & Development, providing insights from HR data to inform business decisions.
  
• Support organizational change and workforce planning initiatives.
  

Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
  
• 3+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a professional services or accounting firm.
  
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
  
• Proficiency in HCM systems (Workday preferred) and the Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of discretion and professionalism.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with a collaborative mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.
  
• Able to work in the office 3–4 days per week and travel regularly to offices across New York, New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania.
  

Compensation & Benefits

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• Base salary of $90,000–$110,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus (not guaranteed).
  
• New business and employee referral bonuses, plus an anniversary bonus.
  
• Open paid time off policy and 9 paid holidays.
  
• 401(k) plan with company match and safe harbor contributions.
  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus company-paid life insurance.
  
• Annual performance reviews and more.
  

As a recruitment and workforce management service, we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity in all recruitment processes. We conduct our services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity laws. We do not discriminate against candidates on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. All candidate referrals are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and the requirements of the position. Clients engaging our services are reminded of their own legal responsibilities to uphold anti-discrimination laws and are expected to treat all referred candidates fairly and lawfully throughout the hiring process.