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Human Resources Business Partner

Vaco
$115,000.00 - $125,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
May 13, 2026
Client: Digital Media/Advertising Organization Role: Human Resources Business Partner Salary: $115,000 - $125,000/annually + Bonus Location: Midtown, Manhattan (1 day a week in office) The Opportunity We are looking for a strategic, hands-on HR Business Partner (HRBP) to champion our US-based teams. In this role, you'll be more than just a resource-you'll be a trusted advisor to leaders and a dedicated advocate for our employees. This position sits at the perfect intersection of strategy and execution. You will thrive here if you enjoy being embedded within the business, navigating the fast-paced nature of a high-growth tech company, and influencing outcomes that directly impact team effectiveness and the employee experience. What You'll Do Strategic Business Partnership Coach & Advise: Act as a consultant to managers on team structure, performance management, and effective coaching techniques. Drive Development: Partner with leadership to identify talent gaps and implement strategies for employee growth and retention. Employee Relations & Workplace Culture Navigate Complexity: Serve as the primary point of contact for US employee relations, managing cases with fairness, consistency, and a compliant approach. Performance Support: Lead managers through progressive discipline, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and terminations when necessary. Champion Culture: Promote a respectful, inclusive environment that reinforces our core values and keeps engagement high. Compliance & HR Operations US Labor Expert: Ensure all people operations align with federal, state, and local employment laws. Policy Evolution: Support the rollout of HR initiatives and partner with leadership to refine the employee handbook and company policies. Workforce Support: Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on hiring needs and ensure a seamless onboarding experience for every new hire. Who You Are Experienced: You bring 3-5 years of HR experience, specifically in an HRBP or Generalist capacity. Relational Expert: You have a proven track record in handling sensitive employee relations and performance management cases. Knowledgeable: You possess a solid foundation in US employment law and modern HR best practices. Agile: You are comfortable in high-growth environments where "ambiguity" is just another word for "opportunity." Balanced: You have the unique ability to balance employee advocacy with the overarching priorities of the business. Bonus Points If You Have Experience supporting Sales, Go-to-Market, or Technical teams. Experience working with distributed or global teams (specifically US + India). The "Influence Factor": A knack for driving outcomes and influencing managers without needing direct authority. Why Join Us? Real Impact: You won't just be a cog in a machine; you'll have the autonomy to shape the employee experience. High Visibility: Work closely with senior leadership in a collaborative, transparent environment. Professional Growth: We are growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.