HR Business Partner

Overview HR Business Partner Northern NJ / NYC Area | Hybrid (Remote + On-Site Client Visits) The Role We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to our diverse client base. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic HR leadership with hands-on support, helping businesses shape their people strategies while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. What sets this role apart is its clear path to partnership. While most HR advisory careers top out at senior consultant or director, KustomHR offers exceptional consultants the chance to join a partner track and ultimately become Managing Partner. This isn’t just about client work — it’s about building long-term careers, shaping the future of the firm, and sharing in its growth. For ambitious professionals, it’s a rare opportunity to gain both equity in your career and a stake in KustomHR’s mission to transform HR for the modern workforce. Northern NJ / NYC area, with flexibility for remote work and periodic on-site client meetings. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned clients, building trusted relationships with leadership. • Advise executives on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies. • Provide expert guidance on employee relations, engagement, and culture-building initiatives. • Support clients with talent acquisition, onboarding, and professional development programs. • Recommend competitive compensation structures and benefits packages. • Ensure compliance with federal, New Jersey, and New York employment laws, as well as local regulations. • Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and performance frameworks. • Design scalable processes to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction. Qualifications • 10+ years of HR leadership or consulting experience (fractional/multi-client strongly preferred). • Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, particularly in NJ and NY. • Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred. • Prior experience with a PEO or outsourced HR provider is a plus. • Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Adaptable, resourceful, and skilled at managing multiple client priorities. What We Offer • Salary Range: $110,000 – $130,000 annually (commensurate with experience) • Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with match. • The chance to be part of a high-growth startup that’s reshaping the HR industry. • Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. KustomHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply tot his job