HR Business Partner

MetLife; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife’s HR Business Partner role partners with leaders and HR colleagues to align talent priorities with organizational strategy across the employee lifecycle. This role offers exposure to talent management, organizational effectiveness, and enterprise initiatives while shaping a broader HR partnership skill set.

Guided by our New Frontier strategy and a focus on growth, you will collaborate across functions and geographies to drive talent outcomes that support business success, leveraging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of HR experience.
• Experience supporting talent management, engagement, organizational effectiveness, or change initiatives.
• Ability to build relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
• Interest in data, analytics, and emerging technologies to support outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to support talent management and workforce planning.
• Support talent review, succession planning, performance management, and engagement activities for client groups.
• Build relationships with leaders and stakeholders and guide on talent priorities.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to implement people programs and enterprise initiatives.
• Leverage workforce data and analytics to identify trends and inform decisions.

Skills

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HR analytics tools

Job description

MetLife’s Human Resources global team is at the forefront of building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes employees to make a difference. As part of the team driving the company’s New Frontier strategy, you will contribute to large-scale, strategic initiatives that fuel business performance. You’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience, empowering our people to reach new heights and delivering on our purpose, "Always with you, building a more confident future." Make a difference at a Fortune 100 company, as we reimagine how we work, thrive and grow together.

The Opportunity*

The HR Business Partner partners with leaders and Human Resources Centers of Excellence to support talent priorities and deliver people solutions across the employee lifecycle. This role provides exposure to a variety of Human Resources disciplines, including talent management, organizational effectiveness, talent planning, employee engagement, and change initiatives while supporting Enablement Functions across the organization.

Guided by our purpose, Always with you, building a more confident future, and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns, and all-weather performance, this is an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources professional looking to expand their business partnership skills, gain exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives, and grow their career within Human Resources. You will collaborate with colleagues across functions and geographies while helping drive talent outcomes that support business success.

Key Responsibilities*

• Partner with leaders and Human Resources colleagues to support talent management, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Support talent review, succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement activities for assigned client groups.
• Build effective relationships with leaders and stakeholders while providing guidance on talent and organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with Human Resources Centers of Excellence to support the implementation of people programs and enterprise initiatives.
• Leverage workforce data, analytics, and emerging technologies to identify trends, inform decision-making, and improve Human Resources effectiveness.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting talent management, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, or change initiatives.
• Ability to build strong relationships and partner effectively with leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
• Demonstrated learning agility with an interest in leveraging data, analytics, and emerging technologies to support business and talent outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications*

• Experience supporting corporate, operational, shared services, or enablement functions.
• Experience working within a global or matrixed organization.
• Experience supporting talent planning, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, or change initiatives.
• Demonstrated curiosity and a continuous learning mindset with an interest in evolving workplace trends and AI-enabled ways of working.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams, stakeholders, and time zones.