Remote HR Strategy Lead - Talent & Org Design

Humana; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking an HR Business Partner Lead to drive people management strategies within a business unit.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping workforce plans, leadership development, and organizational design in a complex, matrixed environment. You will partner with HR and business leaders to deliver data-driven insights, change leadership, and scalable people solutions aligned with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience advising senior leaders in complex organizations.
• Strong knowledge of workforce planning, succession planning, and change leadership.
• Ability to leverage data to inform strategic decisions.
• Business acumen connecting workforce and operations.
• Proven influence and consensus-building skills without direct authority.
• Judgment and discretion handling sensitive situations.
• Partnerships across HR and business teams to deliver solutions.
• Resilience and adaptability in ambiguous environments.
• Proactive issue identification and execution in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into workforce plans and leadership strategies.
• Advise senior leaders on organizational effectiveness and talent decisions.
• Lead organizational design, role clarity, and operating models.
• Drive leadership and succession strategies for future readiness.
• Manage change initiatives with stakeholder engagement and adoption plans.
• Use workforce data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated solutions.
• Identify risks and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Foster cross-area collaboration to improve alignment and execution.
• Promote HR programs and best practices for a positive associate experience.
• Support leaders through organizational changes and transitions.
• Contribute to HR capability advancement and scalable solutions.
• Present workforce insights and strategic recommendations to executives.
• Lead confidential projects improving organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Advising senior leaders

Workforce planning

Organizational effectiveness

Change leadership

Succession planning

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional partnership

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR or SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS systems

BI tools / analytics

Job description

Humana, Inc. is seeking an HR Business Partner Lead to drive people management strategies within a business unit.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping workforce plans, leadership development, and organizational design in a complex, matrixed environment. You will partner with HR and business leaders to deliver data-driven insights, change leadership, and scalable people solutions aligned with business priorities.