HR Business Partner Principal

About the role

The HR Business Partner Principal at USAA serves as a key strategist, collaborating with senior executives to shape and implement long-term talent and organizational strategies. This role involves developing innovative HR strategies, translating macro strategies into practical solutions, and driving organizational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develops and champions innovative, agile, proactive, and cost-effective HR strategies directly aligning with overarching business objectives.
• Translates macro talent strategies into actionable, fit-for-purpose solutions that address unique and complex functional area needs, significantly enhancing business effectiveness.
• Leverages data analytics, industry insights, and emerging technologies to create differentiated business capabilities and competitive advantage.
• Proactively identifies and diagnoses intricate talent needs and organizational gaps, designing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions.
• Operates with a digital-first mindset, contributing critical insights and advanced problem-solving capabilities that significantly impact business direction.
• Independently leads the end-to-end design and development of highly complex operating model transformations and other critical HR initiatives.
• Leads complex programs and initiatives with broad, cross-functional impact.
• May serve as an expert proxy to the ELT on specialized HR Matters in partnership with the Senior HR Business Partner.
• Shapes strategic approaches and provides critical input on association-wide workforce planning, cost of labor strategies, and talent investment decisions.
• Collaborates proactively with business leaders, Finance and Workforce Planning partners to ensure alignment and optimize resource allocation.
• Provides expert advice, strategic council, and advanced coaching to senior executive leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and catalyst for strategic change.
• Efficiently challenges senior executive leaders with data-driven insights and expert perspectives.
• Provides expert guidance, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing to other HR Business Partners, HR advisors, and COE partners, elevating the collective strategic capability of the HR Function.
• Operates as “One HR” mindset, partnering closely with COE leaders to influence and refine association HR initiatives or solutions.
• Continuously evaluates HR approaches and processes, influencing improved outcomes in support of changing business needs.
• Drives forward-thinking insights on internal and external talent landscapes, proactively identifying organizational blind spots and future skills requirements.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 10 years of relevant work experience in human resources, with a strong focus on strategic HR initiatives and deep specialization in one or more of the following areas: Talent Strategy, Organizational Design, Workforce Planning & Analytics, Compensation Strategy, or Executive Compensation.
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise in applying HR theories, techniques, and technologies within a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Strong ability to translate data and insights into compelling narratives and executive-level communications that drive action and measurable business outcomes.
• Extensive experience designing and influencing long-term, complex strategies in a matrixed environment.
• Extensive experience leveraging advanced business or industry knowledge in the development of strategies aligned to organizational objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to drive integrated outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with demonstrated ability to build credibility and trust with senior level and/or c-suite leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in a matrixed environment.
• Advanced business or industry knowledge.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership.

Skills

• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Leadership and mentoring.
• Project management.
• Communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k).
• Pension plan.
• Life insurance.
• Parental benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours.
• Variety of wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education.

Pay

The salary range for this position is: $164,780 - $314,960

Schedule

This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available.