Human Resources Business Partner in Fairfield, New Jersey at US DEFAULT GROUP, INC.

HR Business Partner

The HR Business Partner will perform value-added service to management and employees in support of organizational objectives. The individual will foster and support our collegial and collaborative workforce and culture. As an individual contributor, the HRBP will provide coaching, counseling, and mentorship for employees and management.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Assist hiring managers with screening of applicants.
• Onboard and new hire orientation to new employees.
• Plan and execute employee engagement and recognition programs, including service-award and milestone recognition, firm events, and volunteer or community activities.
• Run periodic engagement or pulse surveys
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Identify and deliver HR-related training to employees and managers.
• Maintain current knowledge of employment-related legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage employee relations issues. Conduct thorough and objective investigations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Discretion and sound judgment handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to work across multiple office locations.
• Cultural competency supporting an inclusive workplace.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving employee relations issues.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Working knowledge of New Jersey and Pennsylvania employment law, including NJLAD, wage and hour, and leave statutes.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC is a national law firm specializing in creditors’ rights and real estate law, offering employees the opportunity to work on high-impact legal matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong growth potential. RASCP fosters a collaborative, performance-driven culture where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute to meaningful client outcomes, and continuously develop their skills within a fast-paced, evolving legal environment. Employees benefit from exposure to complex, high-impact legal matters, creating opportunities for professional growth, specialization, and long-term career development in a dynamic and essential sector of the legal industry.

With a team of over 1,100 professionals operating across 20 states, RASCP has a strong reputation for delivering innovative, efficient, and results-driven legal solutions in areas including foreclosure, bankruptcy, litigation, compliance, and real estate matters. RASCP combines the resources and reach of a large organization with a client-focused, boutique-style approach, allowing teams to provide tailored solutions while maintaining strong attorney-client relationships.