Senior HR Business Partner - North Atlantic

Accountabilities: As a trusted strategic partner, you will collaborate with business leaders and employees to develop and implement HR solutions that support business priorities, strengthen organizational performance, and foster a positive workplace culture. Build strong relationships with business leaders and employees across assigned client groups to understand their strategies, challenges, opportunities, and workforce needs. Partner with business stakeholders and the wider HR team to align priorities and deliver effective people solutions. Analyze workforce data, metrics, and trends to inform decisions and identify opportunities for improvement. Advise leaders on talent decisions by monitoring business needs, market developments, and industry trends. Identify current and future talent gaps and support strategic workforce planning. Coach managers on employee relations, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and effective management practices. Provide guidance on performance management matters while ensuring legal compliance and mitigating organizational risk. Promote a positive workplace culture and encourage open, transparent communication. Lead organizational design initiatives, change management strategies, and related communication plans. Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives for assigned business groups. Contribute to integrated talent strategies and organizational effectiveness programs. Partner with Talent Acquisition to strengthen recruitment and assessment practices and support informed hiring decisions. Support recurring HR activities, including performance reviews, compensation planning, and employee engagement surveys. Handle sensitive employee relations and performance matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment. Travel as required to support business needs. Requirements: The ideal candidate combines extensive HR business partnering experience with strong strategic thinking, leadership coaching capabilities, and the ability to navigate complex employee and organizational matters in a distributed business environment. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience across HR disciplines, including organizational effectiveness, change management, and talent management. Demonstrated success as an HR Business Partner, preferably within a multi-location or geographically dispersed organization. Previous people management experience preferred. Master's degree or MBA preferred, or equivalent professional experience. Proven ability to establish trust and credibility with executives, business leaders, managers, and employees at all levels. Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex business strategies into practical HR solutions and operational plans. Excellent coaching, influencing, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to guide strategic discussions and support sound talent decisions. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with a commitment to continuous improvement. Resilience and adaptability when working in fast-paced, high-energy, and changing environments. High level of discretion, confidentiality, integrity, and professional judgment when managing sensitive matters. Ability to take initiative and bring stakeholders together to resolve unfamiliar or ambiguous situations. Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and the ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, with a solutions-oriented mindset. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Availability to travel as needed. Candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone are preferred. Benefits: Annual base salary of $120,000–$140,000, depending on skills, experience, geographic location, and other relevant factors. Annual bonus opportunity of up to 10% of base salary, subject to applicable performance criteria. 8 paid national holidays and 4 additional floating holidays. Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) savings and retirement plan. Paid parental bonding leave for new parents. Flexible work schedules and part-time opportunities. Employee referral bonus program. Mentorship opportunities for both mentors and mentees. Student loan repayment assistance, depending on location. Relocation assistance. Regional and national travel opportunities. Opportunities to participate in local and national volunteering initiatives and events.