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Newfire Global PartnersNP

HR Business Partner

Newfire Global Partners is an IT consulting and advisory firm that provides software engineering, product development, and staff augmentation services to help companies drive innovation and digital transformation.

Newfire Global Partners

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 90k-110k USD

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Newfire Global Partners is a leading technology firm that specializes in building transformative software solutions for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With a presence across four continents, Newfire Global brings deep expertise in digital healthcare, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise technology. The firm’s track record of delivering scalable, high-impact solutions has made it a trusted partner for organizations seeking to drive meaningful change through technology.
We are passionate about the purpose-driven mission to help improve the quality of care for patients and are building a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture. We are a fully funded company founded by serial entrepreneurs with a stable client base.

Opportunity for impact
Newfire Global Partners, a leader in developing disruptive healthcare technology, collaborates with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups to drive transformation.

The HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, driving organizational effectiveness through workforce planning, talent management, and change initiatives while ensuring alignment between HR programs and business objectives.
Their impact is measured through improved leadership capabilities, organizational design effectiveness, and successful implementation of strategic people initiatives that directly support business outcomes.

What You'll Do


Strategic Partnership
  • Business Acumen: Develop a deep understanding of the business unit's goals, landscape, and operational challenges.
  • Workforce Planning: Partner with leaders to forecast future talent needs, identify capability gaps, and develop strategic workforce plans.
  • Organizational Design: Consult with leaders on organizational structure, job roles, and team design to optimize efficiency and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Data-Driven Insight: Use people analytics and key metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement scores, performance data) to diagnose organizational health and recommend targeted interventions.

Talent Management & Succession Planning
  • Performance Leadership: Coach managers on driving high-performance cultures, effective goal setting, and managing the full performance management cycle.
  • Talent Review: Lead and facilitate the business unit's talent review and succession planning processes to ensure a healthy and ready leadership pipeline.
  • Development Planning: Collaborate with the Learning & Development CoE to identify and execute targeted development programs for critical talent and key employee populations.

Change Management & Culture
  • Change Agent: Lead the people-side of large-scale change initiatives (e.g., restructuring, integration, new technology adoption), ensuring effective communication and adoption.
  • Culture Champion: Partner with leaders to reinforce desired culture, values, and engagement strategies specific to the business unit.
  • Manager Coaching: Provide coaching to leaders and managers on complex people issues, leadership style, and effective team management.

Employee Relations
  • Risk Mitigation: Manage and resolve complex, high-risk, or sensitive employee relations issues and investigations, often serving as the final internal escalation point.
  • Policy Application: Interpret and apply HR policies, ensuring consistency and compliance while considering the unique context and culture of the business unit.
  • Career Guidance: Provide direction on career development opportunities, internal job pathways, and skill development resources.

Collaboration & HR Service Model Engagement
  • CoE Integration: Act as the primary interface between the business unit and the Centers of Excellence (CoEs - e.g., Compensation, L&D, Talent Acquisition). Provide business context to CoEs for the design of programs and policies, and ensure effective deployment of these programs within the client group.
  • Operations Leverage: Utilize HR Operations Shared Services for transactional support, routine inquiries, and core administration (e.g., onboarding logistics, data entry), thereby maintaining a focus on strategic initiatives.

Compliance & Governance
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Ensure adherence to relevant employment laws, regulations, and company policies within the business unit.
  • Audit Readiness: Maintain accurate documentation and records to support compliance requirements and audits.
  • Risk Assessment: Proactively identify potential compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Competencies

Required
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2-3 years in a Business Partner or similar role
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate business strategy into people initiatives
  • Excellent consulting, coaching, and influencing skills
  • Proven ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders and employees
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities
  • Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment

Preferred
  • Experience supporting global and/or remote teams preferred
  • Analytical mindset with ability to derive insights from HR data

The Offer

Newfire Global is committed to consistent compensation practices across our organization. Total compensation for this role is market driven, with a salary of $90,000 to $110,000. Base pay is ultimately determined based on a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) program with employer contribution, Flexible work schedules and time-off policy, as well as company equipment for all new full-time US-based remote employees.

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening. Background screenings will be conducted in compliance with applicable laws and will not be initiated without your consent.
Newfire Global is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Salary: 90k-110k USD

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About Newfire Global Partners

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At Newfire Global Partners, the mission is deeply rooted in the very name of the company. Combining 'new' and 'fire', the moniker pays homage to fire as humanity's first game-changing technology, symbolizing the company's dedication to driving modern innovation. Founded in 2016 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Newfire has rapidly evolved into a global force, operating across four continents to provide 24-hour support to its partners. However, what truly defines Newfire is not just its technical prowess but its unique cultural identity, often described by team members as a 'family of professionals'. This sentiment is the bedrock of their operations, fostering an environment where transparency, respect, and open communication are paramount.

The company operates on a servant-leadership model, where the primary role of leadership is to empower the team to succeed. This philosophy eliminates micromanagement and bureaucracy, replacing them with a high-trust environment where professionals are masters of their own time. Newfire champions a 'work-from-anywhere' policy, recognizing that talent knows no geographical boundaries. This flexibility is paired with a strong commitment to professional growth, offering clear career paths, mentorship, and budgets for development. By prioritizing the well-being and growth of its people, Newfire ensures that its team is not only equipped to solve the most complex business challenges but is also passionate about doing so. The result is a vibrant, inclusive culture that bridges the gap between local leadership and global talent, delivering transformative results for clients in healthcare, fintech, and beyond.

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Paid Parental Leave

Paid parental leave for new parents.

Life Insurance

Life and accidental death insurance provided.

Disability Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability coverage.

Employee Assistance Program

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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