Senior HR Business Partner

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and change initiatives.
• Translate business objectives into practical, value-driven HR strategies and programs.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, restructuring, and talent assessment to support evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to strengthen culture, engagement, and accountability.

Human Resources Operations

• Deliver employee relations support, including coaching managers, addressing workplace concerns, conducting investigations, and recommending appropriate actions in alignment with company policies and employment law.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and promote best practices across the organization.
• Partner with talent acquisition teams and hiring managers to attract and retain high-quality talent.
• Support performance management processes, promotions, workforce transitions, and other employee lifecycle activities.

Organizational Development & Change

• Partner with organizational development resources to design and implement career development, succession planning, and leadership tools.
• Support large-scale initiatives such as reorganizations, role redesign, and workforce optimization, including communication planning and execution.
• Contribute to companywide programs such as merit review cycles, incentive planning, and performance calibration.

Collaboration & Governance

• Act as a liaison to internal HR functions, including compensation, benefits, learning and development, and compliance.
• Stay informed on emerging HR trends, employment legislation, and best practices relevant to complex organizations.
• Participate in cross-functional committees or leadership forums as needed.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support organizational priorities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist role
• Demonstrated experience supporting organizational development initiatives within a complex or multi-functional environment
• Experience working with represented employee populations and collective bargaining agreements required
• Prior experience in highly regulated or large-scale organizations strongly preferred

Certifications

• SPHR or equivalent professional certification preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and core HR functions
• Proven ability to influence and advise leaders at all levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational, project management, and change management capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical, business-oriented solutions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with experience analyzing and presenting complex data
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver formal presentations to diverse audiences