HR Business Partner/Manager

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The HR Manager/Business Partner will collaborate with business leaders, as well as other business advisors (e.g. Talent Acquisition, Learning & Professional Development, Finance, etc.), on talent-related matters and will act as an employee and firm advocate and change agent.  

Talent Strategy & Execution 

• Responsible for relationship management with functional business leaders to ensure day-to-day operations function consistently and in alignment with firm strategy e.g. talent/client experience, employee engagement, retention & culture/diversity/inclusion and recognition initiatives. 

• Build strong relationships with business leaders across the firm, considering talent trends, business needs, business direction and business strategy in order to deliver solutions that support positive results and impact firm performance in partnership with COE’s, HR Market & line of business peers, seek to find increased efficiencies while maintaining quality client service

• Lead the delivery of RSM’s Talent strategy in alignment with firm strategy, to drive consistency across a matrixed organization

• Integrate, align, and embed culture of diversity and inclusion in activities and initiatives 

Talent Management 

• Coach leaders and help develop plans for career growth, leadership opportunities, mobility, and succession

• Leverage existing reports (recognition, feedback) to gather, organize data, conduct basic analysis, and develop conclusions.

​Employee Relations & Compliance 

• Coach and advise employees and leaders on challenging and complex situations by applying comprehensive knowledge of HR and firm policies and procedures 

• Provide coaching to people leaders on complex performance issues, including collaboration on employee counseling reports (ECR) 

• Partner with employee relations team regarding investigations and difficult employee matters 

Performance Management & Salary Administration 

• Educate and advise local leadership on compensation objectives, bonus programs, and applicable regulations. 

• Facilitate talent development meetings including year-end performance, promotion, and compensation recommendations 

People Leadership 

• Coach, mentor, and develop other HR team members in the role as an advisor and/or informal reporting relationships; set appropriate performance expectations and provide feedback. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources or related field required  

• HR Certification or advanced degree in Human Resources or related field required  

• 5+ years of experience working as a HR Business Partner or related experience required  

• Comprehensive expertise in HR principles, including relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations 

• Strong business acumen and business fluency to understand how the firm operates and identify and interpret levers that impact firm performance 

• Strong verbal/written communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills 

• Demonstrated ability to identify patterns of complex patterns of risk & liability, to challenge and resolve issues, to make effective recommendations on course of action, and to understand when to escalate complex issues

• Understands compensation principles and practices 

• Effective organization / time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, seek and implement change to drive business improvement; serve as a change agent 

• Operates with a sense of urgency 

• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)  

• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member by willingly accepting assignments, completing assignments within agreed upon timelines and willingly assisting co-workers. 

• Ability to supervise, direct, and review the results of projects or assignments 

• Ability to attract, lead, motivate, and retain a team 

• Ability to support, affect, and implement change 

• Ability to impact and influence a diverse population 

• Ability to diffuse hostile situations and manage conflict appropriately 

• Sets highest personal standard for driving quality in all areas of HR services

• Operate consistently in a manner that supports the “One RSM” culture and values

• Ability to drive collaboration and communication between teams 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Global workforce experience preferred 

• Project or team management experience preferred  

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.