Remote Human Resources Business Partner
The TemPositions Group of Companies, Albany, New York, United States
HR Business Partner (Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire)
Company Based in Suffolk County / Long Island, NY - Open to Remote Candidates in Upstate, NY with NYC/NY Employment law experience
Are you an HR professional who thrives in client-facing, advisory workand enjoys being a true thought partner to leadership? This is a contract-to-hire HR Business Partneropportunity supporting organizations across New York and the greater Northeast, with flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful client impact.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys high-touch employee relations, practical HR decision-making, and partnering with leadership teamsacross diverse, people-centric environments.
Why This Role Stands Out
Contract-to-hire path with long-term stability (Open to Direct Hire candidates as well)
Variety of clients without the burnout of internal HR chaos
Clear boundaries, professional clients, and strong leadership support
What You’ll Be Doing As an HR Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of 10–25 client organizations, primarily within healthcare, nonprofit, community services, retail, and customer-service-heavy environments.
You’ll:
Serve as the lead HR partnerfor assigned clients, owning HR delivery end-to-end
Advise on employee relations, investigations, compliance, and policy implementation
Partner with leadership across levels: from frontline managers to executive stakeholders
Support recruiting strategy, onboarding, and workforce planningas needed
Lead and coordinate internal HR team members on client workstreams
Navigate multiple HRIS platformsacross client environments
Conduct client site visits (~10%)across Long Island, NYC, NJ, CT, Upstate NY, and occasionally Florida
Maintain a professional client environmentwith clear expectations and boundaries
Location:
Open to remote candidates in Upstate NY or CT
Approximately 10-20% travel for client visits
Full-time, exempt
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree required
HR certification required (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
Strong experience handling employee relations and investigations
Comfortable supporting hourly through executive-level stakeholders
Background in healthcare, nonprofit, community services, retail, or high-touch environments strongly preferred
Client-service mindset with practical, solutions-oriented judgment
Or willingness to obtain within one year (certification supported + salary bump upon completion)
Compensation & Benefits
Salary + Bonus opportunity
Professional development allowance
Paid SHRM membership and certification support
Long-term client relationships and average client load capped to prevent burnout
If you’re an HR professional who enjoys being the trusted expert clients rely on, and you’re looking for a contract-to-hire role with real upside, this is a strong next step.
We also have clients nationwide looking for candidates with a similar background - if you're interested, please apply today!
Company Overview We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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Are you an HR professional who thrives in client-facing, advisory workand enjoys being a true thought partner to leadership? This is a contract-to-hire HR Business Partneropportunity supporting organizations across New York and the greater Northeast, with flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful client impact.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys high-touch employee relations, practical HR decision-making, and partnering with leadership teamsacross diverse, people-centric environments.
Why This Role Stands Out
Contract-to-hire path with long-term stability (Open to Direct Hire candidates as well)
Variety of clients without the burnout of internal HR chaos
Clear boundaries, professional clients, and strong leadership support
What You’ll Be Doing As an HR Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of 10–25 client organizations, primarily within healthcare, nonprofit, community services, retail, and customer-service-heavy environments.
You’ll:
Serve as the lead HR partnerfor assigned clients, owning HR delivery end-to-end
Advise on employee relations, investigations, compliance, and policy implementation
Partner with leadership across levels: from frontline managers to executive stakeholders
Support recruiting strategy, onboarding, and workforce planningas needed
Lead and coordinate internal HR team members on client workstreams
Navigate multiple HRIS platformsacross client environments
Conduct client site visits (~10%)across Long Island, NYC, NJ, CT, Upstate NY, and occasionally Florida
Maintain a professional client environmentwith clear expectations and boundaries
Location:
Open to remote candidates in Upstate NY or CT
Approximately 10-20% travel for client visits
Full-time, exempt
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree required
HR certification required (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
Strong experience handling employee relations and investigations
Comfortable supporting hourly through executive-level stakeholders
Background in healthcare, nonprofit, community services, retail, or high-touch environments strongly preferred
Client-service mindset with practical, solutions-oriented judgment
Or willingness to obtain within one year (certification supported + salary bump upon completion)
Compensation & Benefits
Salary + Bonus opportunity
Professional development allowance
Paid SHRM membership and certification support
Long-term client relationships and average client load capped to prevent burnout
If you’re an HR professional who enjoys being the trusted expert clients rely on, and you’re looking for a contract-to-hire role with real upside, this is a strong next step.
We also have clients nationwide looking for candidates with a similar background - if you're interested, please apply today!
Company Overview We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
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