Human Resources Business Partner

Headquartered in Lexington, KY, Associations International (AI) is an award-winning, client-focused association management company serving both domestic and international associations. We partner with volunteer leaders to build extraordinary communities and bring our clients' missions to life.

About the Role

As the Human Resources Business Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience at AI. Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll lead day-to-day HR operations, support leadership in employee relations, and foster a culture where people feel heard and supported. This role directly influences the success of our internal people operations—and by extension, the success of our client-partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR operations, offering guidance on policies, performance, and workplace concerns to promote a positive work environment.
• Manage leave of absence processes supporting employee inquiries and related payroll procedures.
• Ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies to meet regulations across multiple states.
• Partner with managers on performance reviews, goal setting, and performance-related matters.
• Collaborate with payroll to process employee changes, maintain accurate HRIS records, and resolve payroll-related questions.
• Support recruitment and onboarding efforts to create a seamless experience for candidates and new hires.
• Work with the Head of HR and other leaders to identify organizational challenges and opportunities for improvement using data to guide decision making.
• Stay current on HR trends and employment legislation to ensure compliance.
• Engage regularly with employees—both in-person and virtually—to understand their needs, goals, and experiences.
• Partner with the Head of HR to design and implement employee engagement initiatives.
• Identify training needs, coordinate learning opportunities, and support professional development.
• Prepare and analyze HR metrics and reports, identify trends, and contribute to strategic HR projects including process improvements and culture-building efforts.

Requirements

Why Join Associations International?

We hire driven, talented people who help our partner associations succeed. We value teamwork, creativity, and a supportive workplace culture.

Associations International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need support in applying, please contact our HR team at 859-219-3567.

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