Human Resources Business Partner

Job overview

The Human Resources Business Partner role is primarily office-based in East Syracuse, NY, with regular travel to client locations. Compensation is $65,000–$75,000 per year. Pinnacle Employee Services is a professional employer organization providing HR, payroll, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, compliance, and employee support services. The HR business partner serves as the primary HR contact for client companies, advising on employment matters and coordinating support across internal specialists. The role builds client relationships, resolves service issues, and helps clients manage HR operations and compliance.

What you'll do

• Advise client leadership on HR and benefits matters
• respond to employee and client inquiries
• manage HR and benefits initiatives
• resolve and escalate issues
• manage unemployment claims and attend hearings as required
• interpret policies and employment regulations
• maintain labor law posting compliance
• support handbooks, training, and investigations
• assist with workers’ compensation, benefits, payroll, and employment documentation
• conduct at least five client meetings or visits weekly
• use HRIS and business systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

human resources business partner

full-time

east syracuse ny

pinnacle employee services

peo

client hr support

employment compliance

payroll and benefits

employee relations

client visits

$65k–$75k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• paid time off and sick time
• monthly travel stipend.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of HR experience, a valid driver’s license, and ability to travel to client locations; minimum five client meetings or visits weekly.

About the employer

Pinnacle Employee Services LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Employer Organizations. Sector: 56.