HR Business Partner Lead Consultant (remote)

About the Role

As an HR Business Partner Lead Consultant, you will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive performance, growth, and transformation. This role partners closely with leadership and HR stakeholders to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions across talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, change management, and workforce planning. You will coach, advise, and influence leaders on complex people and business matters while leading strategic initiatives that drive measurable results. This position plays a key part in advancing business transformation efforts by leveraging technology, AI, and analytics to improve organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and business outcomes.

This role is remote but requires working Eastern Time Zone hours to support business needs.

Key Capabilities

• Strategic HR Business Partnership: Align people strategies with business objectives and operational priorities while building credibility and influence across multiple stakeholder groups. Translate business challenges into actionable HR solutions that drive performance and growth. Coach and advise leaders on organizational, talent, and workforce decisions while balancing business needs and employee experience.
• Strategy & Organizational Development: Support organizational design and HR planning efforts. Foster a culture of continuous learning, upskilling, and leadership growth. Lead strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and business outcomes.
• Change Leadership: Lead and support complex transformation initiatives using established change management methodologies with resilience, adaptability, and strategic communication. Drive adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working, including AI-enablement and digital HR solutions.
• Data-Driven Decision Making & Business Insight: Leverage workforce analytics, business data, and people trends to identify risks and opportunities. Apply critical thinking to diagnose complex challenges and recommend practical solutions. Use sound judgment and business acumen to evaluate competing priorities and develop solutions.
• Operational Excellence & Process Improvement: Execute and continuously improve HR processes, programs, and policies. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance service delivery. Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and business focus.
• Relationship Management & Collaborative Leadership: Build strong partnerships across business functions and HR Centers of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Total Rewards, and Learning & Development. Influence and drive action without direct authority, ensuring leaders remain accountable for achieving business and people objectives. Maintain a results-oriented and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business managers to align HR practices with business objectives, providing tailored HR solutions that drive performance and business growth.
• Support talent management initiatives, including succession planning, management development, and career progression programs to ensure a pipeline of top talent.
• Lead strategic employee engagement initiatives to enhance organizational culture and performance.
• Apply change management theories and models to complex organizational changes.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and leaders on effective people management.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to implement organizational development strategies that optimize structure, efficiency, and talent deployment.
• Support the implementation of key HR programs and policies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with legal requirements.
• Execute on HR and process improvement solutions.
• Partner with key HR stakeholders (talent acquisition, employee relations, total rewards, etc.) to address operational, multi-faceted people challenges.
• Advise the business on key people trends using data analysis to glean insights and provide solutions.
• Implement compliance efforts related to people, ensuring a consistent approach to governance, ethics, and adherence to business standards and corporate values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as an HR Business Partner supporting business leaders.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working on centralized HR teams, building strong partnerships with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Total Rewards, and Learning & Development).
• Experience coaching and influencing leaders, leading strategic initiatives, and delivering business-focused HR solutions.
• Strong critical thinking, business acumen, and the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and drive results.

Pay

Annual salary range: $95,000 – $125,000. Compensation is based on factors including job location, education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel, external market analysis, and internal value alignment. Additional rewards may include short- and long-term incentives, program-specific awards, and a comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off).