About Us
Experienced HR Professionals, Delivering Measurable Results
Decades of Real-World HR, Legal, and Strategic Experience
Our team brings together deep expertise in HR operations, labor law, investigations, and risk management. We’re not just consultants — we’re trusted partners who’ve walked in your shoes.
Learn more about the people behind HR Business Partners and the values that drive our work.
"The cost of non-compliance is great. If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance."
Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty
Core Values
We empower organizations through people-centric solutions. We believe in integrity, innovation, accountability, and excellence, ensuring that every client receives strategic, ethical, and customized HR guidance.
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do, ensuring honesty, transparency, and trust in our relationships with clients, employees, and partners.
Innovation
We embrace forward-thinking solutions and continuously adapt to the evolving HR landscape, leveraging new strategies and technologies to drive success for our clients.
Accountability
We take full ownership of our commitments and deliver results with professionalism and reliability, ensuring that our clients can depend on us to meet their HR needs effectively.
Client-Focus
We prioritize our clients’ success by delivering personalized, high-quality HR solutions that align with their goals, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and exceptional service.
Our Team
Decades of HR and Legal Experience, Aligned to Protect and Empower Your Business
Bob Parker, MPS SPHR
Founder & Senior Consultant
Bob is a seasoned human resources consultant with over 27 years of comprehensive experience spanning the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
With a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and a proven record in compliance, risk management, and employee and labor relations, Bob has become a trusted advisor for organizations aiming to enhance their HR functions and foster positive workplace cultures.
Throughout his career, Bob has successfully led numerous HR initiatives, from designing robust recruitment and onboarding process to implementing effective employee engagement and retention strategies. He is skilled in aligning HR policies with business objectives, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and addressing complex workforce issues with a balanced, people-centered approach.
Bob holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Employee Relations, is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and is a trained labor and employment mediator.
With a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and a proven record in compliance, risk management, and employee and labor relations, Bob has become a trusted advisor for organizations aiming to enhance their HR functions and foster positive workplace cultures.
Throughout his career, Bob has successfully led numerous HR initiatives, from designing robust recruitment and onboarding process to implementing effective employee engagement and retention strategies. He is skilled in aligning HR policies with business objectives, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and addressing complex workforce issues with a balanced, people-centered approach.
Bob holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Employee Relations, is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and is a trained labor and employment mediator.
William J. Conley Jr., Esquire
Legal Consultant
Billy counsels municipalities and organizations on significant legal issues, including contract disputes, public records and open meetings issues, collective bargaining, labor, and planning and zoning issues. He is an experienced litigator with a sound knowledge of labor and administrative law.
With a highly regarded expertise in education law, Billy has represented multiple school committees throughout Rhode Island. He provides counsel on a wide array of education law matters for local school committees, including employment and labor, special education, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and state and federal court. Billy has successfully litigated on behalf of RI Local Education Agencies before state and federal courts and the RI Department of Education. He is frequently asked to provide updates on education law to educators through Professional Development Seminars throughout the state.
Billy has a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and a Bachelor of Art, Political Science and Philosophy from Boston College.
With a highly regarded expertise in education law, Billy has represented multiple school committees throughout Rhode Island. He provides counsel on a wide array of education law matters for local school committees, including employment and labor, special education, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and state and federal court. Billy has successfully litigated on behalf of RI Local Education Agencies before state and federal courts and the RI Department of Education. He is frequently asked to provide updates on education law to educators through Professional Development Seminars throughout the state.
Billy has a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and a Bachelor of Art, Political Science and Philosophy from Boston College.
Norma J. Conley
Consultant
Norma is an experienced HR Leader that is sought after for her ability to develop successful HR programs and collaborate with Leadership Teams,
Chief Executives, and Boards.
She has experience working in a wide range of environments, including federally-qualified health centers, global financial services organizations, nonprofits, mental health centers, and insurance companies.
Norma has established and implemented human resource policies and programs regarding onboarding, retention, FMLA, employee relations, training and development, and has ensured compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
She is committed to her community and has served on boards that have supported the rights of children, the elderly, the disabled, and those with lower incomes.
Norma is a Trinity Washington University graduate and has received additional professional training as a Human Rights Officer and training in Mediation, Coaching, Workplace Safety, and Employment Law.
She has experience working in a wide range of environments, including federally-qualified health centers, global financial services organizations, nonprofits, mental health centers, and insurance companies.
Norma has established and implemented human resource policies and programs regarding onboarding, retention, FMLA, employee relations, training and development, and has ensured compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
She is committed to her community and has served on boards that have supported the rights of children, the elderly, the disabled, and those with lower incomes.
Norma is a Trinity Washington University graduate and has received additional professional training as a Human Rights Officer and training in Mediation, Coaching, Workplace Safety, and Employment Law.