Sr. HR Business Partner (HRBP)
Location: Rochester, NY
Travel: Up to 10%
Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 + bonus eligibility
Reports to: Human Resource Director
The Opportunity
Precision Talent Partners is partnering with an established, growth-oriented organization in the food and consumer products industry to identify an experienced Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP). This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys challenging conventional thinking, and is passionate about helping leaders and organizations reach their full potential.
As the HR Business Partner, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to business leadership, helping drive organizational effectiveness, strengthen leadership capabilities, and implement scalable people practices that support continued growth. This is an opportunity to influence business strategy, develop leaders, and help shape the future of a growing organization.
Reporting to the HR Director, you'll also provide direct leadership and development to an HR Manager, balancing strategic initiatives with the day-to-day execution necessary to deliver meaningful business results.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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High-Impact Leadership: Play an influential role in shaping HR strategy, strengthening organizational capabilities, and supporting business transformation.
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Executive Visibility: Work closely with business leaders as a trusted advisor, providing insight, coaching, and solutions to complex organizational challenges.
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Opportunity to Build and Improve: Help design and implement HR programs, performance management processes, and talent strategies that support a growing business.
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People Leadership: Mentor and develop an HR professional while helping strengthen the broader HR function.
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Dynamic Environment: Join an evolving organization where initiative, adaptability, and the ability to turn ideas into action are highly valued.
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Meaningful Ownership: Make a measurable difference through both strategic leadership and hands-on execution.
What You'll Do
Strategic HR Partnership & Organizational Development
- Partner with business leaders to understand operational priorities, workforce challenges, and organizational goals.
- Provide trusted guidance and constructive coaching to strengthen leadership effectiveness and decision-making.
- Lead the development and execution of scalable HR programs, policies, and initiatives.
- Support organizational change, business growth, and evolving workforce needs.
Leadership Development & Performance Management
- Lead, coach, and develop an HR Manager, establishing clear priorities, accountability, and professional development goals.
- Identify leadership and employee skill gaps and implement practical training and development initiatives.
- Strengthen performance management processes, including feedback, talent calibration, and employee development.
- Guide leaders through merit and incentive planning, supporting objective, data-informed compensation decisions.
Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Partner with leadership on organizational design, role clarity, succession considerations, and workforce planning.
- Identify critical talent needs and develop proactive strategies to support future hiring and organizational growth.
- Strengthen recruiting practices, including talent sourcing, structured interviewing, and candidate experience.
- Collaborate with hiring leaders to build effective talent pipelines for key positions.
Employee Relations & HR Operations
- Serve as a trusted resource to managers navigating complex employee relations matters.
- Conduct thorough, objective, and confidential workplace investigations.
- Coach leaders on effective communication, documentation, conflict resolution, and sound people-management practices.
- Ensure HR initiatives and practices align with applicable employment laws and organizational standards.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including demonstrated success in an HR Business Partner or HR management capacity.
- 2+ years of direct people management experience leading and developing HR professionals.
- Experience supporting a growing, evolving, or mid-sized organization where adaptability and initiative are essential.
- Proven ability to build credibility with leadership, influence decisions, and constructively challenge existing practices.
- Strong experience in performance management, leadership development, talent acquisition, and employee relations.
- Practical knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations, including workplace investigations.
- Experience supporting organizational change, workforce planning, and HR process improvements.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate HR strategy into actionable business solutions.
- Comfort leveraging HR technology, data, and emerging tools, including AI, to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
- Experience implementing or enhancing HR programs in a growing or transforming organization.
- Background supporting manufacturing, consumer products, food, or similarly dynamic business environments.
Precision Talent Partners, LLC values diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Employment is at-will, and this job description does not constitute a contract of employment.