Human Resources Business Partner

Metric Search, New York

Reporting to: HR Director

Onsite with hybrid working available

Overview:

We are seeking a capable and detail-oriented HR professional to join our People team to support our US operations. This role will be responsible for strategically partnering with business leaders, overseeing the full employee life cycle, ensuring HR policies are applied consistently, employment legislation is adhered to and a consistent and high-quality employee experience is maintained across all offices.

Metric is a New York founded, high growth, global recruitment business partnering with some of the world’s most cutting edge and innovative businesses to build world-class teams. Recognized by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in 2025 and 2026, with 7 global offices in the UK and US. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling business, who can manage multiple priorities with discretion and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws across all U.S offices.
• Manage employee relations cases in a timely and confidential manner.
• Advise leadership on performance issues, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Drive performance management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Support with payroll and reporting changes for promotions, pay rises, and job changes in TriNet.
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a seamless onboarding process.
• Prepare and maintain regular HR KPI reports.
• Ensure systems are accurately maintained including tracking and managing timesheets, time-off approvals, and updates for U.S. staff.
• Provide leadership and direction across HR operations and benefits.
• Mitigate organizational risk through proactive HR practices.
• Identify operational gaps and drive continuous process improvement.

Key Experience / Skills Required:

• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Experience supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, influencing and coaching skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Sound judgement and ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Familiarity with TriNet highly desirable

Please note, this is a key hire within our support function across the US. If you feel your previous experience will add value to the team, we encourage you to apply today!