Our client is a leading international private equity firm with headquarters in Europe and a rapidly expanding presence in the United States. They are seeking an ambitious Junior HR Business Partner to join their New York office and play a key role in supporting the firm’s growth across North America. This individual will work closely with front-office stakeholders locally, while partnering with colleagues in London and other global offices.

This is a unique opportunity for an up and coming HR professional to join a world-class private equity platform at a pivotal stage of expansion. Based in New York, you will act as a trusted HR partner to senior stakeholders, gaining exposure to strategic initiatives while contributing to the day-to-day running of a developing HR function. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environments, is confident working with demanding internal clients, and is eager to grow into a broader HR leadership position over time. In return, you will have direct exposure to senior business leaders in a growing U.S. office, as well as the opportunity to help shape HR practices and infrastructure in a dynamic environment. You will be working in a collaborative, international culture with strong career development potential.

Key Responsibilities

Partner closely with senior leaders in the New York office to provide HR support across the employee lifecycle.
Serve as a point of contact for employees in the US, escalating and coordinating with the global HR team where needed.
Support the local HR lead in managing day-to-day HR matters and provide leverage in a lean, developing function.
Collaborate with payroll, benefits, and people operations teams to ensure seamless employee experience.
Contribute to talent acquisition efforts in partnership with business leaders and external partners.
Assist with performance management, employee relations, and talent development initiatives.
Partner with colleagues in London on global HR initiatives, ensuring local alignment with broader policies and practices.
Be hands-on when needed while also helping to shape processes for a growing office.

Requirements

2–6 years of HRBP or Generalist HR experience, ideally in financial services (PE experience is a plus!)
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders in a high-pressure setting.
Comfortable operating in a small-office environment with limited local infrastructure while leveraging global resources.
Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a developing HR function.
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution.

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