HR Business Partner

Socomec Group

. Serve as a strategic HR partner to business leaders supporting two business lines across the U.S.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeWatertown • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR partnership, talent management, and employee engagement while ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational objectives. Proficient in managing HR projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business performance.

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Strategic HR PartnershipTalent ManagementEmployee Engagement ProgramsUS Employment LegislationHRIS/Payroll Systems

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Hard Skills

Talent ForecastingRecruitment StrategiesPerformance Review ProcessEmployee InvestigationsProject ManagementData AnalysisJob GradingDiversity and Inclusion InitiativesTraining and DevelopmentCompensation Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingNegotiationEmotional IntelligenceCustomer Service OrientationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteHRIS PlatformsPayroll Systems

Industry Keywords

Labor LawsEmployee RelationsWorkplace ConductSuccession PlanningCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic HR partner to business leaders supporting two business lines across the U.S. and Canada
Align HR strategies with organizational objectives to enhance business performance
Forecast talent needs and develop recruitment strategies
Partner with hiring managers on job descriptions and participate in interviews
Support orientation, training, stakeholder introductions, and new-hire integration
Oversee the Development & Performance Review process
Guide managers through salary review and variable compensation processes
Lead talent reviews, identify high-potential employees, and facilitate succession planning
Advise leaders and managers on employee relations and mediate workplace conflicts
Develop employee engagement, morale, job satisfaction, and career development programs
Analyze employee feedback and engagement survey results
Conduct confidential and fair employee investigations
Maintain compliance with labor laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements
Train managers and employees on workplace conduct and anti-harassment policies
Lead and contribute to HR projects including job grading, HRIS/payroll implementation, diversity and inclusion, and organizational culture programs
Coordinate with HR Administration, HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, HRD, and Socomec HQ staff in France

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to HR, such as business, psychology, or sociology
7+ years of broad HR experience in the listed responsibility areas
Significant HR experience supporting teams located in the USA and Canada
Prior experience as a positive change agent in a business environment
Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional and international teams
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
Strong knowledge of US employment legislation
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and compliance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Strong knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms
Resourceful, diplomatic, and customer service oriented
Strong decision-making, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills
Well-developed organization and prioritization skills
Business acumen, emotional intelligence, good judgment, and initiative
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation for disabilities upon request
Variable compensation process
Learning and development support, including training programs, career pathing, and leadership development