Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

About the role

The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner plays a crucial role in supporting and implementing talent and culture initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership growth, and a positive employee experience. This role works closely with business leaders and HR teams to deliver practical HR solutions, promote a culture of inclusion and performance, and support ongoing business improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR partnership, coaching, and guidance to business leaders on talent and culture initiatives.
• Support leaders in organizational design, talent management, and succession planning activities.
• Collaborate with Recruiting, Compensation, Talent Management, L&D, and Compliance to ensure HR programs align with business needs.
• Coach leaders to develop team capabilities, strengthen leadership skills, and improve employee engagement.
• Use internal and external data to identify trends and recommend actions that support culture, performance, and organizational health.
• Help coordinate and implement HR projects and execution plans.
• Support change management efforts that drive business and cultural alignment.
• Ensure adherence to HR policies, labor laws, and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced education and HR certifications (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally supporting a variety of business functions.
• Experience in HR partnership, organizational development, and supporting change initiatives.
• Working knowledge of HR disciplines (leadership and org development, compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, compliance, workforce planning, recruiting, HR technology).
• Strong communication skills (listening, advocacy, written, verbal, and presentation) with diverse audiences.
• Ability to remain adaptable and positive during periods of change.
• Solid critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to provide clear recommendations.
• Effective relationship-building and collaboration skills; demonstrates trust, candor, and integrity.
• Experience and proven success in fast-paced, matrixed environments with frequent cross-functional collaboration and direct engagement influencing senior leadership.
• Experience working with a global company, including direct engagement on systems, processes, talent and culture topics with leaders responsible for teams and suppliers outside the domestic US.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• Volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Pay

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $132,500.00 - $202,100.00.

Schedule

The position is based in Richmond, VA.