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Associate HR Business Partner (Durham or Wilmington, North Carolina)

Fortrea
Full-time
Remote
United Kingdom and United States
Finance & Professional Services

Job Overview:

 

The Associate HR Business Partner (HRBP) will join our Global HRBP team. This role is designed for individuals passionate about driving excellence in talent management, performance calibration, talent review, strategic initiatives, reorganizations, and team redesign. The Associate HRBP will play a crucial role in HRBPs delivery enablement by assisting with key HR initiatives, providing data insights, managing projects and creating resources for the HRBPs and the business.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Talent Management: Assist in the development and implementation of talent management strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent.
  • Performance Calibration: Support the performance calibration process, ensuring fair and consistent evaluations across the organization.
  • Talent Review: Participate in talent review sessions, providing insights and recommendations to enhance talent development and succession planning.
  • Strategic Initiatives: Contribute to the planning and execution of strategic HR initiatives aimed at improving organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
  • Reorganizations and Team Redesign: Assist in the planning and implementation of reorganizations and team redesign efforts to optimize organizational structure and efficiency.
  • Data Insights: Analyze HR data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to the Global HRBP team.
  • PowerPoint Presentations: Create visually appealing and informative PowerPoint presentations that effectively communicate workforce trends and HR initiatives in a storytelling format.
  • Partnership with HR COEs: Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive HR excellence under the guidance of the HRBP team.
  • Executive Leadership Collaboration: When ready, partner with executive leaders on strategic HR initiatives.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
  • 1+ years of experience in HR or a related field, preferably in a global or multinational organization.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with HRIS systems and data analytics tools.
  • Knowledge of talent management and performance evaluation processes.
  • Experience in creating and delivering presentations to various stakeholders.

 

Pay Range: $80,000-$90,000 (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity)

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.

Application deadline: March 15, 2026

*Candidates must be located in Durham, NC or Wilmington, NC
 

Work Environment:

  • Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
  • Visits to Durham, NC headquarters will be required based upon business needs

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
  • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
  • Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
  • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
  • Light to moderate lifting and carrying, or moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
  • Regular and consistent attendance.
  • Varied hours may be required.


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