HR Business Partner

WorkWave is seeking an HR Business Partner (HRBP) to play a strategic role in aligning business objectives with employees and management within designated business units. This position partners across HR functions to provide value-added services that support business goals. The HRBP is expected to have a deep understanding of the business unit's financial status, culture, long-term plans, and competitive landscape.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Strategic HR Planning: Collaborate with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives and enhance organizational performance
• Employee Relations: Act as a liaison between management and the Employee Relations team, addressing complex issues and ensuring legal compliance
• Talent Management: Work with the Talent team to address staffing needs and develop workforce plans
• Professional Development: Partner with the Professional Development team to manage succession planning and career and leadership development initiatives
• Change Management: Lead and support organizational change initiatives, ensuring effective transitions and employee buy-in
• Organizational Development: Proactively assess HR-related needs and develop integrated solutions to address them
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies, offering guidance on HR procedures and ensuring consistency across the organization
• Data-Driven Decisions: Use HR metrics and analytics to guide decision-making and identify areas for improvement
• Culture and Engagement: Promote employee engagement and a positive organizational culture aligned with company values
• Compensation and Benefits: Collaborate with the Compensation and Benefits team on salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and pay reviews
  
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) are a plus
• At least 7 years in HR, with a minimum of 4 years in an HR Business Partner or strategic HR role
• Deep understanding of HR processes, labor laws, and industry best practices
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, with a knack for building relationships across all levels
• Proven consulting skills for both management and employees, with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Proficient in HRIS systems; Dayforce experience is a plus
• Strong analytical abilities to interpret HR data and trends effectively
• Experience with organizational development and change management
• Strategic thinker with a solid business acumen
• Highly organized with strong project management skills
• Trusted to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Commutable to Holmdel, NJ is preferred
  
  
  

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT US:

• We are laid back but buttoned up. We offer a casual work environment and remote work flexibility and have a passion for developing creative, innovative best in class solutions that directly contribute to the success of our customers
• We care deeply and deliver service and solutions that make a real difference in the lives of our clients and their businesses
• We openly accept others as they are and build strong partnerships based on trust
• Teamwork and collaboration is key to help our colleagues and customers solve their challenges
• Our team is energetic, fun, naturally inquisitive and eager to make an impact, we invite you to join us!
  
  
  

LOVE WHAT YOU DO, NO MATTER WHERE YOU DO IT:

• Join our Remote-First Global Work Community: WorkWave provides an innovative and dynamic remote-first Global Work Community that encourages growth, creativity, and collaboration. No matter what stage of your career or where you live, WorkWave is your place to be part of a global company with a startup feel, where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority
  
  
  

A GLOBAL COMPANY WITH A LOCAL PRESENCE:

• We know that there are benefits of being in the office and working from home. WorkWave promotes a healthy work/life balance and provides employees with the flexibility of collaborating in the office or the option to work virtually if desired. Our teams are well versed at working collaboratively in a fully virtual environment
• Our HQ is based at our state of the art home office in the historic Bell Works complex located in Holmdel Township, New Jersey. We keep our offices available to all to use when working remotely isn’t feasible, or to help with cross training, team building and/or brainstorming
• We have employees in over 30 states, 7 countries and many regional offices - each with their own set of perks and opportunities to give back to the local community
• Whether you work remotely or take advantage of one of our offices, you’ll find a community of WorkWavers that value diversity, and care deeply about our products, clients, our communities and each other
  
  
  

RELAX, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED:

• Employees can expect a robust benefits package, including health and dental and 401k with company match
  
  
  

AND BEYOND...

• Find your perfect work/life balance with our Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (role dependent) and paid holidays
• Up to 4 weeks paid bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through TotalCare offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
• 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
• Regional discounts and perks
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community
  
  
  

GROW WITH US:

• We understand the impact of attracting and keeping top talent and reward intellectual curiosity and a thirst for personal and professional growth
• Encouraging our employees that already have an intimate knowledge of and passion for our products to apply for other roles within our walls just makes sense!
• Our employees have access to extensive video libraries for soft skill and role specific training available 24/7 and live trainings are provided throughout the year
  
  
  

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!

• 10 Time winner of Best Place to Work in New Jersey by NJBiz!
• WorkWave has been recognized with multiple awards for its outstanding products, growth and culture, including the Inc. 5000, SaaS Award, IT World Awards, Globe Awards, Silver Stevie Award for Employer of the Year, and Best Place to Work Inc. Magazine
• Recently named one of The Software Report's 3rd annual list of the Top 100 Software Companies of 2022 (worldwide!)
  
  
  

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status: Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At WorkWave, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you feel like you could make a great impact in this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

WorkWave supports salary transparency, however please note that salary estimates provided by websites (LinkedIn, Glassdoor, etc.) and not by WorkWave may not accurately reflect the actual salary range for the position.