HR Business Partner

MetLife; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife in Cary, NC is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to align people strategy with business goals across client groups. You will partner with leaders to drive talent management, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

The role offers exposure to enterprise-wide programs within a global, matrixed organization. Strong analytical, relationship-building and change-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 5 years of HR experience.
• Experience supporting talent management, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, or change initiatives.
• Ability to build relationships with leaders and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated learning agility with data, analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to support talent management and workforce planning.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, and engagement activities for client groups.
• Build relationships and provide guidance on talent priorities.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to support programs and enterprise initiatives.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends and improve HR effectiveness.

Skills

Talent management

Employee engagement

Organizational effectiveness

Data analytics

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HR analytics tools

AI-enabled HR tech

Job description

Description and Requirements

The Team You Will Join

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.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $92,300 - $120,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please [1] click here.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s [2] #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug‑free workplace.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.References

Visible links1. https://www.metlife.com/content/dam/metlifecom/us/noindex/pdf/HR-US-Benefits/US-Benefits-Overview-10-13-2025.pdf2. https://www.metlifecareers.com/ml/GreatPlaceToWork