Principal HR Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Design and drive alignment between HR strategy and business area strategy in partnership with senior business and HR leaders
• Serve as a strategic talent advisor and thought partner to business area leadership, not simply an execution-focused generalist
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (COE) to improve and implement organization design, workforce planning, performance management, and total rewards strategy
• Identify, assess, and develop key talent within the business area; own succession pipeline planning
• Devise leadership development and coaching solutions tailored to business area leadership needs
• Maintain strong connections with HR Generalist staff to keep visibility into the broader employee population

Desired Skills And Experience

• Must-Have Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years consulting directly with senior leadership on HR/talent strategy
  • Experience operating within a mature COE (Centers of Excellence) model
  • Background at a mid-to-large, complex organization within a heavily regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, food manufacturing, financial services, energy/utilities)
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders on business priorities, drive org and talent strategy, and navigate ambiguity while influencing without formal authority
  • Extensive knowledge across HR disciplines: organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, performance management, total rewards, and employment law