Position Title: HR Business Partner (Contract) NY
Entity: KBRA Holdings LLC
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract (6 months)
Location: New York, New York
Summary
KBRA, a leading global credit rating agency, is seeking a Temporary HR Business Partner to support the HR team for approximately 6 months. This role will provide hands-on support across key HR processes including performance management cycles, employee relations support, immigration case coordination, and HR systems administration. This position will partner closely with members of the HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition and HR Operations teams to ensure continuity of core HR processes and provide timely support to managers and employees across the firm.
About the Team
The Human Resources Department is responsible for supporting the employee experience at KBRA, including recruiting, talent development, engagement, compensation, benefits, and HR operations. As a lean HR organization, the team collaborates closely to deliver high-impact HR initiatives while maintaining responsive support for employees and managers across the firm.
Summary of Responsibilities
Support the HR Business Partner team in managing key HR programs and operational initiatives during the 6-month engagement, including:
Performance Management
- Support the execution of the mid-year and annual performance management cycles
- Assist managers with performance review processes, documentation, and system workflows
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management best practices
Employee Relations & HR Advisory
- Support the HRBP team in employee relations matters, including documentation, investigations, and follow-up actions
- Assist with reasonable accommodation requests in partnership with HR Business Partners
- Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and processes
Immigration Case Management
- Coordinate with immigration counsel on active visa cases
- Track case progress and ensure timely documentation from managers and employees
- Maintain accurate records and reporting of immigration matters
HR Systems & Data Support
- Partner with HR Operations to support ongoing cleanup and optimization of the HRIS system
- Assist with updates to organizational structure, historical data corrections, and reporting requests
- Support data validation and ensure HR data integrity
Cross-Functional HR Collaboration
- Work closely with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners to ensure smooth delivery of HR programs
- Proactively identify and assist in evolving process and policy improvements to increase efficiencies and productivity in HR operational processes
- Support ad hoc HR initiatives and projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required and at least 8 years of HR experience, including 3-5 years in a strategic HRBP role
- Experience supporting performance management cycles and employee relations matters
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience working with HRIS systems and HR data management
- Experience in financial services or professional services environments is a plus
Hourly Rate
$60/hour - $80/hour
About Us:
KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., the EU and the UK, and is designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada. KBRA’s ratings can be used by investors for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.
More Info:
KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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KBRA was established in 2010 in an effort to restore trust in credit ratings by creating new standards for assessing risk and by offering accurate and transparent ratings. KBRA provides the investment community with an alternative solution by delivering timely and in-depth research. KBRA is a full service global rating agency whose mission is to set a standard of excellence and integrity.
