Senior HR Business Partner - US

About the role

As the Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) at Watlow, you will serve as a trusted partner to leaders across Commercial business groups ensuring alignment between people practices and operational goals. This role focuses on collaborating with functional leaders to execute strategic and global HR initiatives that enhance team member engagement, support business performance, and strengthen organizational capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Alignment: Partner with Commercial leaders to turn business goals into actionable workforce plans.
• Enhance Workforce Effectiveness: Implement department strategies that boost engagement, performance, and operational excellence.
• Develop Leaders: Coach and mentor managers to strengthen leadership capabilities and foster a culture of growth.
• Elevate Employee Engagement: Assess engagement factors and create targeted action plans to improve workplace experience.
• Lead Change Initiatives: Guide leaders through transitions with clear communication, training, and adoption strategies.
• Build HR Partnerships: Collaborate with site and operational leadership to deliver impactful HR solutions.
• Champion Culture & Inclusion: Execute initiatives that promote a people-first, inclusive environment across global teams.
• Leverage Insights: Use HR analytics to anticipate workforce needs and provide actionable guidance to leadership.
• Ensure Compliance: Act as a subject matter expert on HR systems, audits, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field preferred
• 8+ years of experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role supporting commercial/sales or corporate functions
• Demonstrated experience directly supporting executive level business leaders
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to execute multiple initiatives across diverse sites
• Able to work onsite and maintain a flexible schedule supporting global meetings/initiatives

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated success partnering sales leaders to drive organizational and cultural initiatives
• Strong relationship-building and influence skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels
• Proven track record of driving process improvements within HR functions
• Analytical mindset with ability to use data and metrics to inform decisions and measure outcomes