HR Business Partner; Temporary

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 approximately 4 months.

$90,000 - $100,000 a year

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Generate HR reports and track key metrics as requested by the HR Director
• Ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements and data privacy standards

• 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

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.

• 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

• 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