Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Finance, Human Capital, Human Resources, Human Resources Processes, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Workforce Planning
Sr. Manager, Business HR - Corporate Functions
Location: Pella, IA (Hybrid)
Reports to: VP, Business HR
The Sr. Manager, Business HR is a key member of the Business HR leadership team, responsible for developing and executing the people strategy for Pella Corporate's Finance, Information Technology, and Legal functions. This role partners closely with executives and senior leaders to align business strategies with human capital strategies, enabling Pella's Talent Advantage and long-term enterprise objectives.
This role serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner, translating business priorities into integrated talent and organization solutions while ensuring consistent application of enterprise HR practices.
Key Accountabilities
- Serve as the primary HR business partner to senior leaders within Finance, IT, and Legal, providing strategic counsel on organization, talent, performance, and leadership.
- Translate functional and enterprise strategies into people plans that drive capability, performance, and engagement outcomes.
- Leverage strong business, financial, and organizational acumen to inform workforce decisions and recommendations.
- Lead talent management efforts including workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and development for supported functions.
- Partner with Communities of Expertise (COEs) and HR Services to deliver integrated, scalable solutions.
- Assess organizational health, team effectiveness, and operating model needs; recommend and implement design, capability, and change solutions aligned to business priorities.
- Anticipate future workforce and capability needs, helping leaders prepare for business transformation, evolving skill requirements, and changing organizational demands.
- Actively contribute to the Business HR leadership team, influencing enterprise direction, consistency, and capability.
- Mentor and develop Business HR team members as appropriate; serve as a role model for consultative HR leadership.
- Use data, analytics, and insights to evaluate outcomes and continuously improve HR impact.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field (master's degree preferred).
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior-level Business HR / HRBP roles in complex organizations.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leaders in corporate functions.
- Strong capability in talent management, organizational design, change management, and leadership coaching.
- Sound business and financial acumen, using data and insights to assess organizational health, identify gaps, develop plans, and improve outcomes.
- Demonstrated executive presence and the ability to influence, challenge, and coach senior leaders on complex people and organizational issues.
- Strong judgment and discretion in navigating sensitive business, talent, and organizational matters.
- Passion for developing leaders and building organizational capability.
About Pella Corporation
As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes'' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.
At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you're most proud of - that's why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.
With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?