HR Business Partner

MassMutual; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to learning and development resources

Collaborative environment

Employee-led communities and forums

Job summary

MassMutual is seeking an HR Business Partner in Boston, MA to lead the development of HR strategies that drive business results. The HRBP will support senior leaders, ensuring successful execution of people strategies aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience, strong communication and influencing skills, along with the ability to champion inclusive leadership. The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic guidance, and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, including consultative HRBP experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, with 5+ years in an HRBP role.
• Experience supporting complex or multi-functional business groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of people strategies for business priorities.
• Provide strategic and consultative HR support to business leaders.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Consultative HRBP experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Ability to influence at the executive level

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

HR Business Partner

HR Consulting Team

Full-Time

Boston, MA

The Opportunity

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will join the HR Consulting team and lead the development and implementation of people strategies that enable successful execution of business priorities. In this role, you will provide strategic and consultative HR support to aligned business leaders.

You will leverage your expertise across core HR disciplines—including compensation, benefits, learning, DE&I, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations—to deliver both strategic guidance and executional support. You will partner with leadership during business planning to shape and implement talent strategies aligned to business objectives, while collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver integrated solutions.

Your ability to influence leaders, translate business needs into actionable HR strategies, and drive outcomes will be key to success. This role supports senior business leaders across assigned client groups.

The Team

The HR Business Partner team is a highly consultative group of HR professionals focused on developing and delivering end-to-end talent strategies that drive business performance and organizational outcomes.

The Impact

Investing in the Organization

• Serve as an active participant and influencer in business strategy and planning discussions

Brokering Knowledge

• Partner with HR COEs to deliver solutions that support business priorities

Talent Management

• Contribute to and execute holistic talent strategies aligned to business needs
• Drive ongoing talent pipeline discussions to ensure readiness for current and future roles
• Partner with leaders to advance internal talent mobility across teams and functions

Organizational Effectiveness

• Lead organizational design discussions to align structure, roles, and processes with business priorities
• Partner with leaders to develop action plans that improve engagement and organizational effectiveness

Inclusion

• Embed inclusion across all talent practices and employee experiences
• Build cultural competence and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders
• Champion inclusive leadership behaviors to strengthen team performance and culture

The Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, including consultative HRBP experience

The Ideal Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, with 5+ years in an HRBP role
• Experience supporting complex or multi-functional business groups
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence at the executive level
• Understanding of compensation practices and programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proactive, adaptable leader with a growth mindset and ability to drive transformation

What You Can Expect at MassMutual

MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:

• Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes
• A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed
• Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time
• Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization
• A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset

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