People Business Partner Lead

About the role

We are seeking a People Business Partner Lead to join our dynamic team. This role operates as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor to business leaders, translating business objectives into people strategies that drive organizational performance and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor to business leaders, translating business objectives into people strategies that drive organizational performance and transformation.
• Serve as a senior advisor to cross-functional leaders, ensuring the alignment of HR strategies with business objectives and leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects that drive organizational transformation.
• Provide expert guidance on change management strategies that ensure smooth transitions, employee engagement, and sustained performance during periods of significant change.
• Advises and coaches managers on leadership best practices, team performance optimization, and people management strategies to improve leadership effectiveness.
• Oversee the most complex and sensitive employee relations issues, including large-scale reorganizations, while maintaining fairness and organizational integrity.
• Identify training needs and collaborate with Learning & Development to design and deliver programs that enhance employee capabilities and address skill gaps.
• Data & Technology Led: Continuously assess the effectiveness of HR programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvements that drive business outcomes.
• Leverage custom dashboards to analyze HR metrics and workforce data including turnover rates, diversity metrics, engagement scores, and performance trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide actionable insights and data-driven recommendations that support business planning and strategic HR decision-making.
• Interpret workforce and performance data to inform HR initiatives and ensure alignment with business outcomes.

Requirements

7-10 years of experience within an HR function, with 5+ years as a Business Partner.

Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments (agency, consulting, tech, or professional services preferred).

Demonstrated ability to align HR initiatives with long-term business goals and drive impactful, enterprise-wide outcomes.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives.

Highly collaborative and adept at working in a matrixed environment, with a strong ability to drive consensus and align diverse teams toward common goals.

Action-oriented and proactive problem solver with a high degree of initiative, resourcefulness, and creativity in addressing challenges.

Analytical mindset with a strong ability to leverage data and insights to inform decisions and strategic recommendations.

Culture leader who embodies the company’s values and serves as a role model for others, driving a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Owner Mindset: Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership, shaping human capital strategies that drive long-term business goals.
• Professional & Technical Qualifications: Proactively identify emerging trends and challenges, and develop innovative, scalable solutions that position the organization for future success.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Expertise in HR systems and programs.
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Benefits

The hiring salary range for this role is $115,000 - $135,000 plus a discretionary performance bonus. Hiring salaries are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, parity with other team members, and alignment with market data.

We will provide more information on our benefits, incentive pay, and equity upon request.