People & Culture Business Partner in Brooklyn, New York at Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation

Job Title: People and Culture Business Partner

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Pay Rate: $70,000 to $75,000

Reports to: Chief People Officer

Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) seeks a People and Culture Business Partner to join our People and Culture team. The Business Partner serves in a generalist capacity to support the day-to-day human resources operations of BBP by providing administrative and operational support across key People and Culture functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee support, benefits administration, and compliance. The Business Partner tracks and organizes all workflows for the department supporting a culture of accountability and effectiveness, and supports departmental priorities including workplace culture, strategic planning, and DEI initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, people-focused, and interested in helping to support a strong foundation of human resources services within a mission-driven organization. The Business Partner will report to the Chief People Officer but will work closely with the Deputy Director of People and Culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing the week-to-week, monthly, and strategic workflows of the People and Culture team, including project management tools.

• Supporting the recruitment and hiring processes, including job postings, application screening, interview scheduling, and pre-employment processing

• Coordinating new hire onboarding and orientation to ensure a smooth and effective transition for new staff members

• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records in ADP and personnel files

• Supporting the leave management and Workers’ Comp process

• Serving as a first point of contact for routine employee and supervisor inquiries ensuring employees have accurate information regarding BBP policies, procedures, and benefits

• Assisting with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, audits, and open enrollment activities

• Supporting compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and nonprofit regulatory requirements as well as audit preparation

• Assisting with performance management cycles, training coordination, and staff development initiatives

• Supporting employee relations processes through documentation, tracking, and coordination under the guidance of senior People and Culture staff

• Preparing reports and assisting with audits or data tracking as needed

• Collaborating with team members and program leadership on cross-functional initiatives

• Providing general administrative support and assistance with special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Competencies:

• 2+ years of related experience (internships, practicums, volunteer work, or relevant administrative experience accepted)

• Basic knowledge of Human Resource practices and employment laws

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

• Must be a collaborative team player, possess a strong customer service orientation, and be a consultative problem solver

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism, consistently exhibiting sound judgment and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with ADP TotalSource or other HRIS or employee tracking systems

• Experience working or volunteering in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization preferred

About You:

• You strive to be inclusive and collaborative. At BBP, we recognize that doing our best work means working together. We have each other’s back – and are helpful, humble and open.

• You are committed. At BBP, we approach our work with integrity, positivity, and pride. We are committed to the public, the park and each other.

• You are a problem-solver. At BBP, we prioritize learning, evolving and building creative solutions to ensure the Park remains a leader in sustainable green space for generations to come.

• You value people and the environment. At BBP, respect is important to us. We strive to trust each other, act with good intention and communicate with openness.

Working at BBP:  

We believe that BBP is a park for all people. We take pride in our ability to provide the community with a beautiful, functional, clean, and safe green space. Internally, we strive to provide a work environment where employees feel supported, respected, and a sense of belonging. Our staff are experts in everything from horticulture to community engagement to park operations and events. The work environment is welcoming, with hardworking and diverse staff who are dedicated to building, beautifying, and maintaining the park. We offer benefits like affordable healthcare, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and prioritize the importance of work-life balance. 

Benefits (Other company benefits provided in addition to the following): 

• 403B (retirement plan) 

• Company-funded retirement plan 

• Paid vacation time (up to 25 days) 

• Sick days (12) 

• Paid holidays/float days (15 days annually) 

• FMLA and other paid leaves (based on eligibility) 

• Tuition and professional development reimbursement 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent FSA, Commuter Benefits, Life, and Long-term Disability Insurance 

• BBP vendor discounts at restaurants, food markets, and other eateries 

• Other corporate discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, and more! 

 ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK  

Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the most transformative public projects in New York City in a generation, has revitalized a formerly industrial waterfront into a dynamic 85-acre civic space. Created to be environmentally and financially sustainable, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a model for resilient urban design that reconnects New Yorkers and visitors to the waterfront. Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) operates as a non-profit public benefit corporation of the City of New York and is responsible for the stewardship of the park—maintaining its landscapes, maritime infrastructure, and public amenities. BBP develops and delivers dynamic public programming that weaves together arts and culture, recreation, and environmental education to engage, inspire, and serve a diverse community.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brooklyn Bridge Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.