Principal People Business Partner, Corporate Functions

Sabre; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work options

Healthcare coverage

Generous PTO and holidays

Strong retirement planning support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sabre is seeking a Principal II People Business Partner to act as a strategic consultant to executive leaders across Corporate Functions. You will design scalable workforce strategies, lead organizational change, and champion high-performance talent initiatives in a complex global matrix.

In this role, you will partner with Centers of Excellence, use analytics to guide decisions, and apply AI-enabled tools to streamline People processes and accelerate initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience in a strategic People Business Partner role with executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, understand global cultural nuances, and align talent strategies with business outcomes.
• Experience using generative AI tools, automation, or analytics to elevate HR work.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute global talent strategies that drive business performance across Corporate Functions.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management as client groups scale.
• Direct talent and succession planning, high-potential development, and executive coaching with Centers of Excellence.
• Leverage workforce analytics and hiring trends to inform People strategies and regional HR programs.
• Use AI-enabled tools to streamline processes and accelerate talent initiatives.

Skills

Executive coaching

HR strategy

Generative AI tools

Workforce analytics

Change management

Global HR

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Master's degree or MBA in HR or related discipline

Tools

HR analytics tools

Job description

We are seeking a Principal II People Business Partner to join our global People Team team, where innovation knows no borders. This team aligns global talent strategies with business objectives to build high-performance organizations, drive impactful change, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together.

As a Principal II People Business Partner, you will serve as a strategic consultant to executive leaders across Corporate Functions (People Team, Finance, and Legal). Operating in a complex global matrix, you will connect business priorities with Centers of Excellence to design scalable workforce strategies, lead organizational change, and champion high-performance talent initiatives. This role requires executive presence, exceptional business acumen, strong comfort with ambiguity, and a track record of driving strategic talent outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with executive leaders to design and execute global talent strategies that drive business performance across Corporate Functions.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management efforts as client groups scale and adapt to change.
• Direct talent and succession planning, high-potential development, executive coaching, and leadership hiring in partnership with Centers of Excellence.
• Leverage workforce analytics, attrition data, and hiring trends to inform People strategies and manage regional HR programs under tight deadlines.
• Use AI-enabled tools and HR analytics to streamline People processes, elevate data-driven decision-making, and accelerate talent initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

Required qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HR experience with a strong track record in a strategic People Business Partner role partnering with and coaching executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, understand global cultural nuances, and align talent strategies directly with business outcomes.
• Practical experience using generative AI tools, automation, or analytics to elevate strategic HR work and improve operational effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA in HR or a related discipline.
• Experience working in technology, software, airline, or travel industries.

Benefits That Support You

We know support looks different for everyone. That is why Sabre offers benefits beyond medical and financial coverage, with programs designed to support your well-being, growth and life outside work:

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible work options
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Strong retirement planning support
• Family-friendly benefits
• Professional development opportunities