People Partner Lead / Senior HR Business Partner

Position Summary

The People Partner Lead / Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic people advisor to business leaders while also providing day-to-day leadership to members of the People Team. Reporting to the Senior Director, People Team, this role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver practical, business-aligned people solutions.

This role functions as a high-level HR Business Partner, supporting organizational effectiveness, talent development, performance management, and employee relations, while also leading and mentoring a team of HR professionals. The People Partner Lead / Senior HR Business Partner plays a critical role in translating people strategy into execution and ensuring a consistent, engaging employee experience across the organization.

Key Responsibilites

Strategic HR Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and leaders on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness
• Partner with leaders to anticipate people needs and proactively address workforce and talent challenges
• Translate business strategy into people initiatives that support performance, engagement, and retention

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Lead and provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, corrective action, and performance improvement plans
• Ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies and practices
• Coach leaders on difficult conversations, performance feedback, and employee development

Compensation, Job Architecture & Workforce Planning

• Partner with the Senior Director, People Team on compensation planning, job architecture, benchmarking, and career track implementation
• Support annual compensation cycles, promotions, and role changes in alignment with market data and internal equity
• Advise leaders on role design, leveling, and organizational structure

People Programs & Talent Development

• Support performance management processes, talent reviews, succession planning, and career development initiatives
• Champion career tracks (Individual Contributor and Management) and support employee growth conversations
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, hiring strategy, and onboarding experience

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the People Team, providing direction, coaching, and prioritization of work
• Ensure alignment across People Team initiatives and consistency in service delivery
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of People Team processes, tools, and capabilities

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including those applicable to federal contractors, where relevant
• Partner with leadership on risk mitigation, policy interpretation, and complex employee matters
• Own the strategy, development, and governance of People Team policies, ensuring policies are clear, equitable, compliant, and scalable as the organization grows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HR Business Partner responsibilities with 2+ years’ of experience leading or mentoring HR team members
• Experience supporting HR operations in a national, multi-state organization, with working knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Experience in a professional services environment (e.g., construction management, engineering, consulting) preferred
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and compliance
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex people issues
• Experience supporting compensation planning, job architecture, and performance management programs
• Excellent judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position is primarily a sedentary role requiring extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and communicating via phone and video conferencing platforms. Occasional movement around the office may be required for meetings or collaboration. Minimal lifting (generally up to 10 pounds) may be required.

The work environment is a professional office or remote/hybrid setting, depending on business needs. Standard business hours are expected, with flexibility to support business needs that may occasionally occur outside of regular hours. Limited travel may be required for tea