Senior Business Partner, Human Resources

Overview

Third Sector New England, Inc. (TSNE) (tsne.org) is working to build a more just, equitable society. We do this by providing capacity building services, consulting and training services, and operational support for hundreds of nonprofits, foundations, community-based groups, and others working for social change. We are partners and colleagues working collaboratively to support areas critical for organizations, including  property management, leadership development and support, finance and accounting, human resources, and organizational development. We live by our values as an organization, and are committed to identifying, including, and valuing the unique skills, perspectives and knowledge of each member of our team.

 

About our Values:

• Justice - A just society is one in which all people have the dignity, resources, power, and self-determination to fully thrive. We seek to create a more just world in all of our work.
• Progress - We commit our resources, expertise, and energy to delivering high quality support and services that make movement toward a more just world possible.
• Impact - We work collaboratively with others to build the capacity and sustainability of organizations who work toward social good.

Responsibilities

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP) plays a critical leadership role in ensuring that TSNE provides high-quality, values-driven Human Resources (HR) services to its Fiscally Sponsored Organizations (FSOs). Reporting to the Director of People & Culture (DPC), the SHRBP serves as a strategic advisor for HR matters, oversees a team of HR professionals, and directly manages a portfolio of FSOs. In this role, the SHRBP will lead HR policy development, compliance, and service delivery, ensuring alignment with TSNE’s mission, values, and equity principles. As a senior escalation point, they will navigate complex HR challenges while fostering strong relationships with client organizations. This position supervises three staff.

 

Essential Functions

 

Fiscal Sponsorship HR Leadership – 50%

Lead and oversee the delivery of equity-centered HR services for all fiscal sponsorship clients, ensuring compliance, responsiveness to client needs, and alignment with TSNE’s strategic objectives. Foster a values-driven approach that integrates best practices in HR while centering equity in every aspect of service delivery.

• Lead and supervise the HR Business Partner team, ensuring effective, high-quality, consistent HR service delivery.
• Serve as a trusted HR advisor for FSOs, providing strategic guidance on employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Drive equity-centered HR solutions, ensuring alignment with TSNE’s values and client needs.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex HR concerns, escalating critical issues to the DPC as necessary.
• Oversee HR service performance metrics, identifying opportunities for efficiency and impact.
• Ensure FSO compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review and approve FSO-specific policies and procedures, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Partner with the HRBP’s to ensure consistent oversight and support for client portfolios.

 

Fiscal Sponsorship Portfolio Management – 50%

Drive the successful execution of HR operations strategies across a portfolio of fiscal sponsorship organizations (FSOs). Ensure that all HR processes and initiatives align with organizational goals, equity principles, and the evolving needs of FSOs, fostering a collaborative and strategic approach to HR service delivery.

• Act as the lead HR consultant for a portfolio of FSOs, guiding leaders through organizational and workforce challenges.
• Provide strategic HR support to FSO directors and managers, helping them align policies with their mission.
• Offer expertise on recruitment strategies, job design, and hiring best practices.
• Conduct quarterly HR check-ins with FSO directors to assess challenges and progress.
• Assist with performance management, employee relations, and legal risk assessments.
• Collaborate with TSNE’s internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery to FSOs.
• Proactively identify opportunities for HR service enhancements to better support FSO needs.

Complete other tasks and projects related to the position, as needed.

Qualifications

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