Senior HRBP (Maternity Coverage )

Job Title: Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Maternity Leave Coverage) Employment Type: Temporary W2 Employee (Maternity Leave Coverage)Duration: Approximately 5-6 months (September-February) Location: Remote   Whalar is the leading, most awarded, independent Creator and Social agency.  We transform brands into cultural drivers by unlocking the full creative power of Creators.  We go beyond the conventional social and influencer strategy. We have the technology and methodology to tap into the beating pulse of communities, listen to nuances that move culture, and connect brands in ways that make them unforgettable. With hubs in London, Berlin, New York, and Los Angeles, our reach is global. Learn more: https://www.whalar.com/ About the role: We're seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Senior Human Resources Business Partner to provide maternity leave coverage for approximately 5-6 months. This is an opportunity for an experienced HR leader who enjoys stepping into complex environments, quickly establishing credibility, and taking ownership from day one.Supporting both corporate and hospitality teams, you'll serve as the primary HR partner to leaders and employees across the business, balancing strategic partnership with hands-on execution. You'll advise on employee relations, performance, compliance, payroll, and day-to-day people operations while partnering closely with leadership to deliver a seamless employee experience.Success in this role requires someone who is highly autonomous, pragmatic, and confident making decisions independently. You're equally comfortable coaching executives, supporting frontline hospitality managers, navigating complex employee relations matters, and rolling up your sleeves to ensure HR operations run smoothly. Experience supporting hourly workforces and strong knowledge of California and New York employment law are essential. Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day: Serve as the lead HR partner for both corporate employees and hospitality operations, providing thoughtful, business-focused HR guidance across all levels of the organization. Independently own the day-to-day HR function during the maternity leave period, exercising sound judgment and making decisions with minimal oversight. Partner with business leaders to navigate organizational challenges, employee performance, workforce planning, and talent matters. Manage complex employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and provide practical, legally compliant recommendations and resolutions. Process and oversee multi-state payroll accurately and on time. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with deep expertise in California and New York labor laws, particularly as they relate to hourly employees, wage and hour compliance, meal and rest breaks, overtime, scheduling, and leave administration. Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and leadership to ensure seamless execution of peop...