HR Business Partner (Contract)

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Pay Rate: $40–$50/hour
Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leaders on HR strategy and employee matters

• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and investigations

• Support workforce planning, talent development, and succession initiatives

• Partner with leadership on organizational design and change management efforts

• Interpret and apply employment laws, company policies, and best practices

• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies

• Analyze HR metrics and trends to drive business decisions

• Assist with compensation planning and job evaluations

• Support DEI initiatives and employee engagement programs

• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP or HR Manager roles

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws

• Experience supporting managers in a corporate or professional services environment

• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills

• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office

• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in union or regulated environments

• Prior contract or project-based HR support

• Change management or transformation project experience

Compensation & Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.