New York City, United States
HR Business Partner
Efficio · New York City · United States
Posted: 9/7/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from Efficio's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
Efficio is looking for a commercially minded and hands-on HR Business Partner to support our growing US business. This is an opportunity to become a trusted adviser to senior leaders, managers and employees, and to turn business priorities into practical, people-focused solutions.
You will combine strategic business partnering with hands-on delivery across employee relations, performance, organisational change, employment-law compliance and employee experience. The role is based in either New York or Chicago. New York-based colleagues are expected in the New York office three days per week. Chicago-based colleagues will travel to the New York office for one week each month.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Build trusted relationships with US leaders, managers and employees, acting as their first point of contact for people matters.
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Translate business plans, workforce needs and organisational risks into clear, practical people plans.
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Coach managers through team dynamics, feedback, employee development and sensitive conversations.
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Manage employee relations matters with sound judgement, appropriate documentation, confidentiality and consistency.
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Provide practical guidance on applicable US federal, state and local employment law, company policy and HR best practice; engage Legal or external counsel where needed.
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Support managers on performance, conduct, probation, grievance, leave and reasonable-accommodation matters.
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Partner with Talent Acquisition, Finance and the global People team on workforce planning, talent, reward and organisational change initiatives.
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Use people data and employee feedback to identify trends, mitigate risks and improve the employee experience.
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Contribute to scalable policies, processes, manager guidance and local engagement initiatives across the US business.
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management
Employee Relations & Compliance
People Programmes & Employee Experience
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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At least 4 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role with significant business-partnering responsibility.
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Working knowledge of US federal, state and local employment law, with the judgement to identify risk and seek specialist advice when appropriate.
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Experience managing employee relations and advising managers on performance and sensitive people matters.
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Strong stakeholder-management, coaching and communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders.
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Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and balancing strategic priorities with hands-on operational delivery.
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Strong analytical skills and confidence using HRIS and people data.
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Discreet, proactive and highly organised, with the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
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Authorised to work in the United States.
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