Junior HR Business Partner / HR Generalist

Top Prospect Group LLC

Kingston, RI

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Kingston, RI
POSTED
30+ days ago
Junior HR Business Partner / HR Generalist 

The Junior HR Business Partner / HR Generalist provides operational and consultative human resources support.  Working under the guidance of the HR Business Partner, this role assists in aligning HR practices with institutional priorities while supporting employee relations, performance management, talent processes, and compliance.
This position serves as a key point of contact for managers and employees on routine HR matters and supports broader workforce initiatives in collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs). Junior HRBP contributes to a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace environment while developing deeper expertise in strategic HR practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
HR Advisory & Operational Support:
  • Provide first-line HR consultation to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
  • Support workforce planning and staffing activities in collaboration with Talent Acquisition.
  • Assist with job description development, organizational updates, and position changes.
  • Provide guidance on performance management processes, including coaching managers on documentation and feedback practices.
  • Support compensation-related inquiries in coordination with central HR.
Employee Relations & Performance Support:
  • Respond to routine employee relations matters and escalate complex issues to the HR Business Partner as appropriate.
  • Assist in managing performance concerns, corrective action processes, and documentation in alignment with applicable policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
  • Support investigations by gathering documentation and coordinating meetings when needed.
  • Promote respectful workplace practices and equitable treatment.
Organizational & Change Support:
  • Assist in implementing organizational changes, restructuring efforts, and workforce adjustments under HRBP guidance.
  • Support communication efforts during organizational transitions.
  • Contribute to assessments aimed at improving team effectiveness and workplace culture.
HR Administration & Compliance:
  • Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and university standards.
  • Provide guidance in collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence on benefits, leave administration, ADA/FMLA processes, and other HR programs.
  • Maintain compliance with state and federal employment laws and applicable CBAs.
  • Support reporting and data requests using HR systems (e.g., Workday).
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation.
Workforce Data & Reporting:
  • Generate basic HR reports and assist in analyzing workforce data to support decision-making.
  • Track trends in employee relations, turnover, and staffing activities.
  • Support preparation of materials for leadership review.
 
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist or employee relations capacity.
  • Working knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and regulations.
  • Experience supporting employee relations and performance management processes.
  • Ability to build collaborative working relationships across departments.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
  • Experience using HR systems and generating basic reports.
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About the Company

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Top Prospect Group LLC

Top Prospect Group founders and management team offer more than 75 years of combined experience in Information Technology, Creative & Marketing, and Finance & Accounting staffing and solutions. Our fundamental goal is to build successful relationships resulting in accurate job and prospect representations. We meet with those we work with face-to-face to garner a better understanding of candidate or client requirements. By leveraging our experience and market insight, we are able to provide a more consistent recruitment process. Motivated by a partnership philosophy, our staff possesses a deep understanding of how to forge mutually beneficial long-term relationships. We believe in what we do and continuously strive for excellence.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.topprospectgroup.com/