Senior HR Business Partner

About the role

Goodman Masson is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to become the most senior HR leader for the Americas. Based in New York, you will own the People agenda across the United States, work closely with senior business leaders and report directly to the UK‑based Chief People Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the senior HR Business Partner across the Americas region.
• Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic and operational HR support.
• Lead complex employee‑relations cases and coach managers.
• Own multi‑state HR compliance for New York, Texas and Florida.
• Ensure payroll, tax and employment compliance are managed effectively.
• Support organisational growth through workforce planning and talent initiatives.
• Lead onboarding and employee‑lifecycle processes across the region.
• Drive employee engagement, performance and development initiatives.
• Manage HR policies and ensure compliance with federal, state and local legislation.
• Produce people insights and workforce analytics to support business decisions.
• Act as the regional HR lead on global People projects.
• Maximise the use of HiBob and other HR technology to improve employee experience.

Required profile

• Proven senior HR leadership experience, preferably in a multi‑state environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, tax and employment law in the United States.
• Ability to partner with senior business leaders and influence strategic decisions.
• Experience delivering employee‑relations guidance and coaching.
• Comfort with travelling quarterly to Dallas and Florida offices.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Required skills

• HiBob (HR technology platform)

What we offer

• Salary range $185,000 – $200,000 per year plus bonus.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid work model (3 days per week in the office).
• Start date ASAP with up to one‑month notice tolerance.