Vice President, Head of HR Business Partners

Overview

About Suffolk  

 

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. 

 

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. 

 

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. 

 

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here. 

 

Role Summary

 

The Vice President, Head of HR Business Partners is a senior HR leader responsible for defining and advancing the strategy, structure, and impact of the HRBP function across Suffolk. This role leads a national team of HRBPs supporting both corporate and field operations, ensuring consistent, high-impact partnership that aligns people strategies with business objectives. 

 

In this role, you will lead the evolution of our HRBP model to support the growth of the organization, scaling delivery of core capabilities including leadership coaching, workforce planning, organizational development, employee relations and employee experience. 

This role requires an on-site presence 4 days a week in our amazing Boston office - which offers free parking, a free on-site gym and cafeteria and other perks that make for a great culture and unique employee experience!

Responsibilities

HRBP Strategy & Operating Model 

• Define and evolve a scalable HRBP service delivery model aligned with business growth and organizational complexity 
• Establish clear roles, expectations, and engagement norms across HRBPs, COEs, and business leaders 
• Standardize HR frameworks and ensure consistency of delivery across regions and project sites 
• Drive continuous improvement of HRBP processes, tools, and ways of working 

Executive Partnership 

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, and leadership effectiveness 
• Influence business decisions through a balanced lens of performance, employee experience, and risk mitigation 
• Provide thought leadership on organizational effectiveness, culture, and leadership capability 

Team Leadership & Capability Building 

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, geographically dispersed HRBP team 
• Elevate team capabilities toward strategic advisory, analytics-driven insights, and proactive talent planning 
• Embed coaching frameworks that enable HRBPs to effectively support business leaders 
• Drive consistency in delivery of core HRBP services (performance management, talent reviews, employee relations) 

Talent, Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness 

• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver integrated talent solutions, including su