Overview

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 Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides responsive, values-aligned HR partnership to an assigned portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects. Reporting to the Senior Business Partner, Human Resources, this role supports project directors and managers with employee relations, performance management, recruitment, job design, policy application, compliance coordination, and general HR guidance. The HR Business Partner helps fiscally sponsored projects navigate workplace matters in ways that are practical, equitable, compliant, and aligned with TSNE's mission, values, policies, and service standards. This role works closely with the Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resources Administrator, Senior Manager of Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and other internal partners to coordinate timely and accurate HR support. The Human Resources Business Partner is expected to identify employee relations concerns, compliance risks, manager support needs, and service issues within assigned projects, resolving matters within scope and escalating complex or high-risk issues to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner as appropriate. Essential Functions Fiscally Sponsored Project Portfolio HR Partnership - 45% Provide direct HR partnership to an assigned portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects. Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned fiscally sponsored projects, supporting project directors and managers with HR questions, workplace needs, and people-related processes. Build strong working relationships with project leaders to understand their staffing, operational, and workplace needs. Provide practical HR guidance that supports compliant, equitable, and values-aligned decision-making. Conduct regular HR check-ins with assigned project leaders to identify needs, risks, and opportunities for proactive support. Coordinate with internal TSNE teams to ensure project HR needs are addressed in a timely and consistent manner. Employee Relations, Performance & Manager Guidance - 25% Support project leaders with employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and manager coaching. Provide guidance to managers on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, documentation, conflict resolution, and performance management. Support project leaders in applying TSNE policies and HR practices consistently and appropriately. Assist with performance improvement processes, corrective action, workplace communication, and employee support needs. Identify potential employee relations, compliance, or workplace risks and escalate complex matters to the Senior HR Business Partner. Support follow-up, documentation, and coordination related to employee relations matters within assigned proje