Senior HR Business Partner

Job Summary

The Senior HRBP is fully accountable for HR delivery and advisory within assigned client groups, combining operational execution, employee relations leadership, and manager coaching. This role drives performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness while partnering with COEs to align HR programs with business strategy. Senior HRBP’s also lead initiatives and projects bridging execution and strategic impact.

Key Responsibility Areas

HR Operations and Process Delivery

• Own HR program delivery for client groups
• Collaborate with COEs to ensure effective implementation and alignment of programs with business goals
• Monitor HR metrics and trends providing insights to managers and business leaders to guide decision-making

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Lead employee relations cases (workplace conflict/issues, investigations, performance management, terminations) to successful outcomes
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on policy interpretation, risk mitigation, and documentation best practices
• Partner senior members of HRBP team for complex and escalated cases

Manager Coaching and Leadership Support

• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, performance feedback, team engagement, and development conversations
• Facilitate talent discussions, succession planning, and readiness assessment for client groups
• Support managers in building high performing, inclusive, and engaged teams

Culture, Engagement, and Change Enablement

• Partner with leaders to foster engagement, inclusion, and alignment with firm values
• Support action planning from engagement survey results
• Drive inclusion, recognition, and culture-building activities within client groups.
• Partner with leaders to support the adoption of new initiatives

Program & Project Leadership

• Lead projects and programs that impact both assigned client group as well as the firm overall
• Collaborate with COEs to implement initiatives and drive adoption

Key Competencies

• Managerial Courage
• Strong Relationship Building and Influence Skills
• Independent Judgement and decision-making quality
• Analytical mindset with data driven insights
• Advanced employee relations and coaching expertise
• Ability to manage projects and operational initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• HR Certification preferred
• 5-7 years of experience with direct HRBP / generalist responsibilities
• Strong employee relations expertise and demonstrated ability to advise managers independently