Human Resources Business Partner

MSK

HR Business Partner advising Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center leaders on people strategy. Supporting workforce planning, talent management, performance, and organizational design.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,800 - $164,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR consultation, talent management, and performance practices, with a strong ability to analyze workforce data and provide actionable insights. Proven track record in building trust with managers and supporting organizational design and change initiatives.

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HR ConsultationTalent ManagementEmployee RelationsOrganizational DesignWorkforce Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementSuccession PlanningOnboardingJob Description DraftingOrganizational Chart Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationConsultative ApproachAdaptabilitySound JudgmentBuilding Trust

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled HR Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionCompensationEmployee EngagementChange InitiativesPerformance Review Cycles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day HR consultation for assigned client groups
Coach managers through team and performance challenges and advise on people decisions
Partner with Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and Compensation teams
Support talent reviews, succession planning, and the annual compensation cycle
Help leaders turn engagement results into action
Use workforce data, turnover, vacancy, and staffing trends to provide insights and identify issues
Partner with Senior HR Business Partners on organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives
Build knowledge of client-group structures, roles, goals, and challenges
Help managers navigate onboarding, transfers, and offboarding
Support performance review cycles and development plans
Draft and refine job descriptions and organizational charts
Track action items from employee relations cases, talent reviews, and engagement surveys
Contribute a client-group perspective to broader HR projects and process improvements
Help managers apply HR policies and practices consistently and fairly
Report to the Director, HR Business Partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience advising leaders on people and organizational issues
Experience in HR or an adjacent path such as management consulting, organizational development, chief of staff, or business operations
Working knowledge of talent management and performance practices
Exposure to employee relations, compensation, and organizational design, or aptitude to build this knowledge quickly
Experience in a large or complex organization
Demonstrated success building trust and credibility with managers
Ability to operate independently and know when to involve specialist teams or senior HR partners
Comfort working with workforce data and turning it into insight
Adaptability and curiosity, including comfort adopting new tools and AI-enabled HR technology
Ability to prioritize across multiple client groups with competing demands
Consultative approach and credibility with managers and leaders
Clear, direct communication
Sound judgment and discretion on sensitive employee matters
HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus but not required
Interest in growing into a Senior HRBP role and track record of taking on stretch assignments and seeking feedback
Ability to work 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday–Friday

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement, on site 2–3 times a week
Competitive pay reflecting job, experience, and skills
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment commitment
Opportunities to grow into a Senior HRBP role
Exposure to stretch assignments and feedback
Benefits information provided via the Benefits link