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.
