Sr. Director, People Business Partner (Dental / Healthcare)

We are seeking a seasoned Sr. Director, People Business Partner (PBP) to join our People Team and serve as a trusted advisor to senior and operational leaders across the organization. In this role, you will play a critical part in aligning people strategies with business objectives in a fast-paced, highly regulated dental insurance environment.

This position requires a strong understanding of organizational dynamics, workforce planning, and employee relations, along with a demonstrated ability to influence and support leaders through change. The ideal candidate brings deep HR expertise and industry knowledge, with a focus on driving performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness across diverse business functions.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our People Team, you will:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, aligning talent plans with business strategy across multiple functional areas.

• Lead efforts in organizational design, workforce planning, and talent development, leveraging deep industry knowledge to anticipate business needs.

• Advise leaders on employee relations issues, ensuring equitable, compliant, and values-driven outcomes.

• Champion enterprise-wide initiatives such as performance enablement, goal setting, and leadership development.

• Use HR data and insights to guide executive decision-making, identifying trends and risks in employee experience and retention.

• Act as a change leader, supporting transformation initiatives and team effectiveness through coaching, communication, and planning.

• Partner cross-functionally with People Team experts in Total Rewards, Talent Development, and Operations to deliver cohesive people strategies.

What Sets You Apart

• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with 7+ years in a consultative or business partner role—preferably in health or dental insurance, or other regulated industries.

• Minimum 4-year Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• Strategic HR Acumen: Deep understanding of core people practices including talent planning, performance enablement, workforce planning, and organizational design.

• Change Management: Experience supporting organizational change and transformation efforts, including communication and stakeholder alignment.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to use data, metrics, and insights to identify trends, assess risks, and make informed recommendations.

• Collaboration and Relationship-Building: Demonstrated success building trusted relationships across functions and at all organizational levels.

• Problem Solving: Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to resolve complex or ambiguous people challenges.

• Project and Program Management: Capable of managing and delivering on multiple priorities and initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.

• HR Systems and Tools: Proficiency in using HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, Paycom) and performance management systems. Familiarity with reporting and dashboard tools is