Job Details

The HR Business Partner will provide day-to-day HR operational support across MAX's multi-state organization. This is a fixed-term, temporary position created to cover a leave of absence for an existing employee.

This role will serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders, handling employee relations, performance management support, onboarding/offboarding coordination, and ensuring continuity of HR services.

Reports to the Director of Human Resources. Duration of role is approximatley 4 months.

$90,000 - $100,000 a year

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations inquiries, providing guidance on company policies, procedures, and employment law compliance

• Conduct employee relations investigations, document findings, and recommend appropriate resolutions in partnership with the HR Director

• Support managers with conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance-related conversations

• Assist in maintaining and communicating HR policies to ensure consistency across all locations

Performance Management Support

• Partner with managers to facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and annual reviews

• Provide coaching to leaders on delivering feedback, conducting difficult conversations, and implementing performance improvement plans

• Track performance management activities and deadlines to ensure timely completion

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Serve as a resource for employees with questions about benefits enrollment, leave of absence requests, and related policies

• Process leave of absence requests and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations

• Coordinate with benefits providers as needed to resolve employee inquiries

Documentation

• Generate HR reports and track key metrics as requested by the HR Director

• Ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements and data privacy standards

Practice Support

• Provide HR support to field locations through regular communication and occasional site visits

• Assist with HR aspects of practice integrations as new locations join the organization

• Build relationships with practice administrators and clinical leaders

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred

• 5+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, preferably in healthcare or multi-site organizations

• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and HR compliance

• Experience conducting workplace investigations and providing guidance on sensitive employee matters

• Familiarity with HRIS systems and HR analytics

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to build credibility and trust with employees and leaders at all levels

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

• Professional demeanor with high standards for confidentiality and discretion

Schedule & Travel Requirements

• Office Location: Hackensack, NJ (Hybrid: ~2 to 3 days/week in the office)

• Travel: Occasional visits to partner practices in NJ, NY, PA, CT, and VT to provide on-site support and strengthen relationships with local teams

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