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KBRA · 1 day ago

HR Business Partner – Director

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $180K/yr

8+ years exp

KBRA, a leading global credit rating agency, is seeking an HR Business Partner based in our New York office to play an integral role in advising management across the HR processes. The role involves coaching people managers, driving core HR processes, and partnering with HR colleagues to ensure effective delivery of HR initiatives.

ConsultingCreditFinanceFinancial Services

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to people managers, coaching them on performance, employee relations, inclusion, and culture-building

Provide data-informed insights and recommendations to guide leadership decision-making

Own and drive the full lifecycle of core HR processes for the firm – performance management, compensation cycles, promotions, employee development programs, and policy updates—ensuring consistency, fairness, scalability, and alignment to KBRA’s culture and business priorities

Partner with HR colleagues to ensure effective delivery of recruiting, training, mobility and employee relations issues

Liaise with various control functions including Legal, Compliance, Finance and Technology

Help redesign performance management and training processes and manage the change through implementation

Qualification

HR Business PartnerMicrosoft Office SuiteData-driven decision makingPerformance managementChange managementFinancial services experienceGenerative AI toolsCustomer service orientationWritten communicationVerbal communicationStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of HR experience, including 3-5 years in a strategic HRBP role

Are highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word /Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint); very comfortable with Excel formulas, pivot tables and v-lookups

Demonstrated ability to use data to drive decisions and influence leaders

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete time sensitive tasks in a fast-paced environment

Have the ability to stay focused, organized, efficient, and effective in managing multiple priorities

Strong customer service orientation

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience supporting change initiatives such as new performance management systems, reorganizations, or talent development programs

Exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion

Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving

Preferred

Experience in financial services or another professional services environment a plus

Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus

Benefits

A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office

Competitive benefits and paid time off

Paid family and disability leave

401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)

Educational and professional development financial assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Company

KBRA

Glassdoor4.4

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) was founded in 2010 to restore trust in credit ratings by introducing higher standards of risk assessment and a commitment to transparency.

Founded in 2010

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees