Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Fisher Associates is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support leaders and managers with strategic HR programs that strengthen the employee experience and enable business growth. This hybrid role in Rochester, NY offers compensation of USD 70,000 - 85,000 per year and a benefits package designed to support total well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

What you’ll do

• Partner with leadership to align HR strategies and initiatives to business objectives.
• Advise managers on workforce planning, organizational changes, and employee development using HR best practices.
• Support recruitment and retention strategies, talent reviews, and organizational planning initiatives.
• Identify ways to improve HR processes, systems, and overall effectiveness, using HR data and technology to spot trends and streamline workflows.
• Guide managers and employees on workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and company policies.
• Coach managers on performance management, corrective actions, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Support employee separations, including documentation and termination meetings.
• Coordinate performance evaluations, career development initiatives, and manager training programs.
• Develop and support initiatives that strengthen engagement, recognition, retention, and workplace culture, including employee recognition programs.
• Oversee new hire check-in programs to support onboarding and integration.
• Coordinate employee engagement surveys, share findings, and support action planning.
• Partner with leadership on compensation planning, salary adjustments, promotions, and employment status changes.
• Support compensation benchmarking and help develop equitable salary structures, including employee communications and documentation related to compensation and employment changes.
• Assist with annual HR budgeting and workforce-related reporting.
• Help develop, implement, and consistently apply HR policies and procedures, maintaining the Employee Handbook and monitoring changes in applicable employment laws.
• Support employment compliance requirements, including required notices and employee acknowledgments.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of HR systems and organizational initiatives.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive human resources experience, including employee relations and management advisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to coach managers, handle sensitive employee matters, and use independent judgment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Tools you’ll use

• Paylocity
• HRIS

Benefits and support

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Remote Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Work-Life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental voluntary benefits designed to support total well-being and financial security
• Opportunities to engage with employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice

Preferred qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Experience supporting multiple departments or office locations
• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS platforms
• Experience in professional services, engineering, or consulting environments