HR Business Partner
General Summary:
At JSSA, we believe people are at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted nonprofit community health and social wellness agency, we’re on a mission to help our neighbors and their families through their most vulnerable moments, and we’re looking for a strategic and collaborative HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to program leaders, providing guidance and solutions that drive employee engagement, performance, and growth. This is a hybrid position, providing flexibility of working from home and from our office. The starting salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with program leaders to understand organizational goals and develop HR strategies that support them.
- Provide counsel on workforce planning, employee relations, talent development, and performance management.
- Champion agency culture, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace.
- Collaborate with managers to identify learning and development needs and implement effective programs.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and organizational change management efforts.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and best practices.
- Analyze HR metrics and deliver insights to guide data-driven decisions.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. HRCI or SHRM certification preferred.
- 7+ years of HR generalist or HR business partner experience.
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and regulations.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of an organization.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience supporting change management and organizational development.
The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7+ years of HR generalist or HR business partner experience
- Strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and regulations
- Ability to build relationships and influence at all organizational levels
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience supporting change management and organizational development
- HRCI or SHRM certification
What We Do
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) is a community health and social wellness agency serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC, across the National Capital Region. Guided by Jewish values, it provides integrated support intended to improve quality of life for diverse communities. Its services include counseling, education, specialized employment assistance, aging-in-place support, and programs for people with special needs and Holocaust survivors.
