Senior Human Resources Business Partner

This is a potential contract to hire assignment; based on performance and funding will likely to convert full time with our client. The expected conversion salary would be $121-145K (plus excellent benefits), based on years of experience.

Candidates must have experience working in a similar capacity within a mission based nonprofit (we are around 500 employees).

This is a hybrid position with the expectation of 2-3 days a week onsite.

The Senior HR Business Partner will collaborate with leaders and employees to deliver employee-centered HR solutions that support organizational goals. This role will provide guidance across employee relations, workforce planning, talent development, and compliance.

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to assigned departments, aligning HR practices with business priorities.
• Coach managers and employees to strengthen performance, engagement, and retention.
• Advise on performance management, corrective actions, investigations, and separations to ensure consistent application of policies.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Benefits teams to support hiring, training, and leave administration.
• Collaborate with leaders on Success Profiles, staffing needs, and workforce planning.
• Provide guidance on compensation decisions, career development, remote work classifications, and immigration matters.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies; recommend policy updates as needed.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and system records.
• Support HR initiatives and provide backup coverage to HR Business Partners as needed.
• Champion organizational values and a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Six (6)+ years of HR experience, including significant employee relations responsibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.
• Recent Human Resources experience working in an association and/or non-profit

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP).
• Experience with Workday HRIS.
• Active participation in HR professional organizations.