HR Business Partner

LE001 Northwest Bank; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to align people strategies with business goals across designated units. The role partners with executives to drive performance, culture, and organizational effectiveness while navigating regulatory requirements and bank-specific processes.

Onsite Monday–Thursday with optional work-from-home Fridays, this position emphasizes talent forecasting, succession planning, change management, and collaboration with Talent Acquisition to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent HR experience.
• 6–8 years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience as an HR Business Partner supporting leaders and strategy.
• Experience in financial services or banking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Align talent strategies with business objectives and workforce initiatives.
• Advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and change management.
• Guide org design and workforce optimization initiatives.
• Lead talent reviews and succession planning.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies and workforce growth.
• Develop solutions from workforce trends and metrics.
• Support leadership development and organizational transformations.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Talent forecasting

Workforce planning

Change management

Organizational design

Employee engagement

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR or related field

6-8 years HR experience

HR business partner experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS (Workday/Oracle)

Job description

IN0534 Fishers, OH0523 Independence Bus Office, OH0713 NW Bancshares HQ, PA0220 Erie - 8th & State, PA0258 Bellevue, PA0445 Williamsport, PA0725 State College Business Office

Job Description

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business unit(s)/region(s). The HRBP serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, partnering to develop and implement people strategies that support organizational goals, drive business performance, and enhance organizational effectiveness. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of Northwest. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy regarding the business unit's financial position, strategic priorities, culture, competitive environment, and workforce needs.

Essential Functions

• Partner with business leaders to align talent strategies and workforce initiatives with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent development, and change management.
• Provide guidance and consultation on organizational design, team structure, and workforce optimization initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning efforts, including talent forecasting, succession planning, and identification of critical talent risks.
• Analyze workforce trends, talent metrics, and business data to identify opportunities and recommend solutions that support business performance.
• Partner with leaders to develop strategies that improve employee engagement, retention, productivity, and organizational health.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support hiring strategies, workforce growth plans, and critical talent needs.
• Facilitate talent review processes and support leadership development initiatives across assigned business units.
• Identify organizational capability gaps and partner with Learning & Development to create targeted development solutions.
• Support and lead change management efforts related to organizational transformations, business initiatives, and workforce changes.
• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with assigned business unit(s)/region(s) to discuss business priorities, talent needs, and workforce strategy.
• Analyze trends and metrics and partner with HR counterparts to develop solutions, programs, and policies that support business outcomes.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures and applicable Federal and State regulations.
• Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department to maximize technology tools and efficiencies.
• Work as part of a team.
• Work with on-site equipment.

Education + Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field; or equivalent Human Resources experience.
• 6-8 years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience serving as an HR Business Partner supporting business leaders and organizational strategy preferred.
• Experience within the financial services or banking industry preferred.

This position works onsite Monday - Thursday. Fridays are an optional work from home day.

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Northwest, we’re here for what's next. Whether we're finding opportunities for families, businesses and communities or opening doors for our team, we share a passion for helping the people around us succeed. And we know that in order to provide the highest level of care, we need to understand unique experiences and perspectives. That's why, whether you're interested in a corporate role or something customer-facing, your talent and voice matter. Here, you belong. Working at Northwest, you'll find that we recognize our employees for the important work they do through competitive compensation and benefits, professional development opportunities and by regularly celebrating wins along the way. So, take a look at the opportunities here. And join us as we move into the future making a difference for the people we serve.