Manager, Talent & People & Culture Business Partner (Corporate)

Your Purpose

As the Manager, Talent & People & Culture Business Partner (Corporate), you play a critical dual role on the People & Culture team—leading enterprise talent programs while serving as the primary P&C Business Partner for our Corporate functions (approximately 90–100 Teammates).

Your Role

• Talent Management & Strategy Lead:
  • Implement and evolve enterprise talent programs, including performance management, succession planning, engagement surveys, career pathing, and leadership development.
  • Own the annual and mid-year talent review processes and semi-annual engagement survey analysis, driving actionable insights and follow-through.
  • Assess and enhance onboarding and candidate experience in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
  • Support change management initiatives tied to talent programs and organizational priorities.
• People & Culture Business Partner (Corporate):
  • Align business objectives with people strategies and priorities.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, team effectiveness, organizational design, and change initiatives.
  • Identify talent needs, close capability gaps, and strengthen bench strength.
  • Coach managers to improve leadership effectiveness, drive accountability, and support high-performing teams.
• Teammate Relations & Culture:
  • Provide guidance and support on Teammate relations, including coaching leaders through complex situations and conducting investigations when needed.
  • Partner with leaders to resolve Teammate concerns and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
  • Promote a culture of engagement through communication, recognition, and leadership alignment.
  • Support the development and implementation of P&C policies, programs, and procedures.
• Data Reporting & Insights:
  • Compile and analyze people data to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, and inform decision-making.
  • Develop reporting and dashboards to support leadership insights and talent strategies.
  • Provide recommendations to leadership based on data-driven insights.
• Project Management & Execution:
  • Lead and manage multiple concurrent talent and P&C initiatives, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
  • Serve as a key liaison between Talent COE work and business-facing needs.
  • Track progress, manage priorities, and communicate updates across stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration & Influence:
  • Partner closely with the broader P&C team to align initiatives and deliver a consistent Teammate experience.
  • Influence stakeholders through strong communication, listening, and advisory skills.
  • Support and occasionally step in to represent broader P&C priorities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6–10 years of experience across talent management and/or HR Business Partner roles, with exposure to the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to influence, coach leaders, and drive change in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in an agile, evolving environment.
• Resourceful, detail-oriented mindset with strong judgment and a high sense of urgency.
• Able to independently navigate and apply HR policies, practices, and the Business Code of Conduct.
• Experience supporting or leading talent processes such as performance management, engagement, succession, and development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with tools such as Forms or Canva is a plus.

Benefits

Brightline is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to make a difference while making history as the only privately funded rapid rail service in the country.