Human Resources Business Partner

As a Human Resources Business Partner at JM Search, you will be a trusted advisor to leaders and people managers,  responsible for strengthening performance, engagement, and talent development across the firm. This role partners  closely with leaders to drive a high-performing, values-aligned organization while ensuring consistent and thoughtful  execution of core people processes. Each JM Search employee is empowered to make decisions, share ideas, and  shape the future of our firm, as well as your own individual career path. We take great pride in being the best at what  we do, but we also care about having fun while we do it. 

Responsibilities: 

Strategic Business Partnership

• Build strong, trusted relationships with leaders to understand business priorities, team dynamics, and talent needs.
• Coach leaders on people decisions, organizational effectiveness, and change management.
• Support leaders through growth, evolution, and moments of complexity (team changes, performance issues, role clarity, transitions).

Performance Management & Talent Development

• Own the firm’s performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and year-end reviews.
• Partner with leaders to ensure performance expectations are clear, fair, and consistently applied.
• Advise managers on performance feedback, development planning, and accountability conversations.
• Support talent reviews and succession discussions, helping leaders identify strengths, risks, and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to translate performance and talent insights into targeted development solutions.

Employee Engagement & Feedback

• Lead the execution of employee engagement surveys and pulse checks.
• Analyze engagement data and partner with leaders to interpret results and identify action plans.
• Support leaders in communicating outcomes and driving meaningful follow-through.
• Act as a feedback conduit, surfacing themes, risks, and opportunities to HR leadership.

Employee Relations & Manager Support

• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance aligned with firm values, policy, and best practices.
• Coach managers through employee concerns, performance issues, and workplace challenges with empathy and consistency.
• Conduct investigations as needed and recommend appropriate actions in partnership with HR leadership.
• Ensure employee relations practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with the firm’s culture. 

Culture, Values & Organizational Health

• Reinforce the firm’s core values through day-to-day HR practices and leader interactions.
• Support leaders in building inclusive, collaborative, and high-trust teams.
• Identify patterns and trends across teams that impact morale, retention, or performance and proactively recommend solutions.
• Partner with HR leadership on firm-wide initiatives related to culture, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.

Competencies:

Advanced Business Acumen - Synthesizes operational and market data to guide decisions, proactively linking functional activities to firm strategy and goals. 

Complex Project Leadership & Oversight - Oversees/leads multiple multi-stage projects, ensuring alignment with functional goals, resource efficiency, and timely completion.

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partners cross-functionally to deliver projects, share expertise, and ensure day-to-day alignment with broader business objectives.

Knowledge and Systems Management - Implements systems and knowledge sharing practices to deepen cross-functional collaboration, data accuracy, and scalability.

Team Management/Mentorship - Leads and develops team members through coaching, performance feedback, and the fostering of a supportive, high-performing culture. 

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting leaders in a professional services, consulting, or relationship-driven environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in performance management, employee relations, and manager coaching.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance empathy, judgment, and accountability.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) a plus.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a healthy 401(k) match, excellent health,  vision, and dental benefits, and flexible working options. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.