Executive HRBP: Global Talent & Org Design Partner

UKG; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Principal HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to Executive and Senior Leadership, aligning talent and workforce strategies to accelerate performance in a large global organization.

As a senior individual contributor, you will influence decisions at the highest levels, lead initiatives across geographies and functions, and partner with HR Centers of Excellence to drive organizational design, talent planning, succession and engagement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 5+ years supporting executive and senior leadership populations.
• Experience supporting global organizations across multiple regions.
• Experience influencing executive-level business decisions through strategic people recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Leaders and Senior Leadership teams on business and people-related matters.
• Translate business strategies into scalable talent, workforce, and organizational plans.
• Anticipate organizational needs and recommend proactive people solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Lead organizational design and workforce planning initiatives that support business growth and transformation.
• Assess organizational capabilities and recommend structural improvements to enhance effectiveness.
• Partner with leaders on change management efforts and organizational transformations.
• Drive talent planning, succession management, and leadership development activities.
• Partner with executives to identify critical talent risks and development opportunities.
• Facilitate talent reviews and organizational talent discussions.
• Support the development of diverse leadership pipelines and succession plans.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen engagement and organizational culture.
• Analyze employee feedback, engagement data, and workforce trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support leaders in creating high-performing, accountable, and inclusive teams.
• Act as a steward of company values and leadership expectations.
• Coach leaders on performance management practices and employee development.
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous feedback.
• Support calibration processes and talent differentiation discussions.
• Provide guidance on complex employee matters and performance-related decisions.
• Lead people-related aspects of business transformations, restructuring initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and workforce changes.
• Develop and execute change management strategies that support successful adoption and business continuity.
• Partner with Communications and leadership teams to ensure effective messaging and stakeholder engagement.
• Leverage people data and workforce analytics to inform decision-making.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to attrition, engagement, productivity, and organizational health.
• Present meaningful insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and Learning teams.
• Ensure consistent execution of global programs while balancing regional business needs.

Skills

Executive partnership

Organizational design

Workforce planning

Talent management

Change leadership

Education

Advanced degree in HR/Business/OD

Job description

UKG is seeking a Principal HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to Executive and Senior Leadership, aligning talent and workforce strategies to accelerate performance in a large global organization.

As a senior individual contributor, you will influence decisions at the highest levels, lead initiatives across geographies and functions, and partner with HR Centers of Excellence to drive organizational design, talent planning, succession and engagement.