Senior HR Business Partner

Location: Tampa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Classification: Exempt
Salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year

Position Overview

Rocket Youth is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support to leaders and employees across multiple business units and locations.

This role will serve as a trusted HR advisor to leadership, with a focus on employee relations, compliance, leadership development, workforce planning, HR processes, and organizational growth. The Senior HR Business Partner will work across a multi-site organization and support HR initiatives associated with both organic growth and acquisitions.

Benefits

• $100,000–$120,000 annual salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee discounts
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership

• Partner with leaders and managers to address workforce needs and business priorities
• Provide HR guidance and coaching to leaders and employees across multiple locations
• Build effective working relationships with managers and employees
• Support workforce planning, employee development, engagement, and retention initiatives
• Advise leaders on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Identify HR trends and recommend solutions that support business objectives

Employee Relations

• Manage employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, coaching, and corrective action
• Conduct and document workplace investigations as appropriate
• Provide guidance to managers regarding performance management and employee concerns
• Promote consistent and appropriate application of company policies
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to employee relations matters

Compliance

• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Monitor HR practices and policies for consistency and compliance
• Partner with leadership to address compliance concerns and reduce organizational risk
• Stay informed of changes in employment regulations and HR best practices

HR Operations & Systems

• Support onboarding and employee development processes
• Provide guidance and support related to HRIS processes and employee data
• Assist with UKG administration and system-related initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, workflows, and documentation
• Support implementation of HR programs and process improvements

Organizational Development & Growth

• Support employee engagement initiatives and related action plans
• Analyze workforce information and identify trends or areas for improvement
• Assist with organizational development and workforce planning
• Support change management initiatives
• Participate in acquisition integration and related HR activities
• Help establish consistent HR practices across growing business units

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Experience supporting multi-site or multi-state organizations
• Strong employee relations and investigation experience
• Experience advising and coaching managers and leaders
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and HR teams

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar HR certification
• Experience in a high-growth organization
• Experience supporting acquisitions and organizational integration
• Experience with UKG or another HRIS platform
• Experience supporting service-based, education, youth programs, franchised, or multi-location organizations

About Rocket Youth

Rocket Youth supports a growing portfolio of youth sports, enrichment, and after-school businesses across the country. Centralized HR, Finance, Technology, Marketing, and Operations teams provide support to local businesses while allowing individual brands to maintain their unique identities.

As the organization continues to grow through acquisitions and organic expansion, the Senior HR Business Partner will play an important role in supporting leaders, strengthening HR practices, and creating a consistent employee experience across the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rocket Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.