Senior Human Resources Business Partner

FM offers a Total Rewards program with an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, and retirement support through a 401(k) and pension plan. You will also have access to career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, and time off allowances.

This full-time office-based role is based in Norwood, MA (hybrid). You may be eligible for remote work one day per week, plus occasional travel based on business needs.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you will act as a strategic partner to executive, staff, and line management by providing comprehensive HR consultation services. You will coach leaders and managers across recruitment, employee relations, development, deployment, and retention, while driving HR programs and initiatives aligned to business objectives.

• Develop and sustain business partnerships that translate HR programs into business plans for multiple business segments.
• Build understanding of business plans, strategies, initiatives, and key processes across those segments.
• Participate in the management team to plan and implement a full range of HR services, including organizational planning, selection and placement, employee relations, performance management, competency modeling, policy interpretation, career path planning, motivation, training and education, and process improvements.
• Stay current on HR trends and determine how they apply to FM, supporting the organization’s HR consulting model.
• Proactively counsel managers on complex employee relations situations to minimize financial risk; investigate and advise both management and employees on individual issues and direct appropriate actions.
• Formulate, analyze, and interpret HR policies, practices, and programs to maximize employee potential while addressing legal, company plan, and cultural requirements.
• Collaborate within HR to develop, achieve, and implement corporate-wide HR initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• Four-year college degree (a blend of education, experience, and skills may be considered instead of a degree).
• Graduate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 10+ years of HR experience.
• Excellent consulting and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus strong customer service skills.
• Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and adjust priorities with effective results.
• Experience with human capital technologies, including Workday.
• Knowledge of labor market trends and the competitive environment.
• Strong ability to assess business challenges, support change initiatives, and implement solutions for the region and employees.
• Ability to create and present briefings and presentations to peers and executives.
• Adaptability to change strategy midstream if needed.
• Proven problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills focused on complex people-related challenges.
• Analytical thinking with ability to apply data to decision-making.
• Leadership and consulting skills to engage senior leaders and lead cross-functional project teams, demonstrating judgment and influence.
• Strong writing skills to convey messages clearly and succinctly for intended impact.

Schedule, travel, and location details

• Full-time office-based role in Norwood, MA with eligibility for remote work one day per week.
• Occasional travel to Johnston, RI and/or other corporate locations in the US as business needs require.
• Overnight domestic travel required.
• International travel possible and to be determined based on business needs.