Partner Resources (HR) Business Partner, Senior - Corporate Functions, Seattle

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition coverage via Starbucks College

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as a strategic adviser for Partner Resources across corporate functions. You will translate business priorities into people strategies and build trusted relationships with leaders to enable inclusive, high-performing teams.

The role focuses on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, talent outcomes, and operation support, with a strong emphasis on change management and stakeholder collaboration across the

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR generalist/business partner experience.
• 3+ years consulting with internal clients to identify business needs and recommend solutions.
• Experience supporting corporate functions or complex, matrixed organizations.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and connect with leaders and partners at multiple levels.
• Experience influencing positive outcomes through consultation and practical problem-solving.
• Experience navigating ambiguity and leading through change in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and make decisions with incomplete information.
• Experience using people and business data to develop insights and recommendations.
• Strong commitment to inclusion and understanding diverse perspectives, experiences and cultural nuances.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Partner Resources leader and cross-functional partners to translate business priorities into people strategies and programs.
• Advocate for partners by connecting them with benefits, compensation, development, and Partner Resources services.
• Implement Partner Resources strategies and projects across corporate functions, delivering clear actions and solutions.
• Provide coaching to leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent, performance, and workforce planning.
• Analyze data to identify trends, generate insights, and prepare actionable recommendations.
• Lead through change by planning and communicating effectively during transformation.

Skills

HRBP

Consulting with internal clients

Relationship building

Change management

Data-driven insights

Inclusion & diversity

Decision making under ambiguity

Independent working

Stakeholder management

Job description

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

As a partner resources business partner, senior, you are a strategic human resources business partner and advocate. You support the effective delivery of Partner Resources (HR) products and services across aligned corporate functions. You will build trusted relationships with leaders and partners, translate business priorities into people strategies, and help create an inclusive environment where partners and the business can thrive.

Our corporate functions enable the enterprise by providing the strategy, capabilities, expertise, and operational support needed to deliver on Starbucks priorities. In this role, you will partner across functions and with Partner Resources specialist teams to strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent outcomes, and the partner experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate - Partner with your Partner Resources leader, corporate function leaders, specialist teams, and cross-functional partners to understand business priorities, anticipate organizational needs, and develop practical people strategies and programs.
• Serve as an advocate - Listen to partner and leader needs, help resolve concerns, and connect partners with information and resources related to benefits, compensation, development, and other Partner Resources programs and services.
• Support - Implement Partner Resources strategies, plans, and projects within aligned corporate functions. Translate enterprise priorities into clear actions, routines, and solutions that meet the needs of the business and its partners.
• Influence - Provide consultation and coaching to leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent, performance, partner relations, workforce planning, change, and applicable company policies and employment laws. Build credibility and influence outcomes at multiple levels of the organization.
• Analyze - Use business and people data to identify insights, assess trends, prepare recommendations, and measure progress. Develop clear reports and presentations that support informed decision-making.
• Lead through change - Navigate ambiguity and support leaders and partners through transformation. Bring a practical, thoughtful, and inclusive approach to change planning, communication, and implementation.

We'd love to hear from people with:

• 6+ years of HR generalist/business partner experience
• Three or more years of experience consulting with internal clients to identify business needs and recommend solutions
• Experience supporting corporate functions or complex, matrixed organizations
• Ability to build trusted relationships and connect quickly with leaders and partners at multiple levels
• Experience influencing positive outcomes through sound judgment, consultation, and practical problem-solving
• Experience navigating ambiguity and leading through change in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and make confident decisions with incomplete information
• Experience using people and business data to develop insights and recommendations
• A strong commitment to inclusion and to understanding different perspectives, experiences, and cultural nuances
• A strong desire to grow within the Partner Resources organization at Starbucks

Location

This role is based in Seattle, Washington.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258.