Remote Principal HR Business Partner: Strategic Leader

UKG; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Principal HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to Executive and Senior Leadership, aligning people strategy with business performance across a global organization.

As a senior individual contributor, you will influence decisions at the highest levels, lead workforce planning and change initiatives, and partner with leaders to build strong, inclusive leadership pipelines and a culture of accountability. This role requires deep business acumen and executive presence.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 5+ years supporting executive and senior leadership populations.
• Experience supporting global organizations across multiple regions.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and transformation initiatives.
• Experience influencing executive-level business decisions through strategic people recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Executive Leaders and Senior Leadership teams on business and people-related matters.
• Translate business strategies into scalable talent, workforce, and organizational plans.
• Anticipate organizational needs and recommend proactive people solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Lead organizational design and workforce planning initiatives that support business growth and transformation.
• Partner with leaders on change management efforts and organizational transformations.
• Evaluate spans and layers, decision-making effectiveness, and operating model efficiencies.
• Drive talent planning, succession management, and leadership development activities.
• Partner with executives to identify critical talent risks and development opportunities.
• Facilitate talent reviews and organizational talent discussions.
• Support the development of diverse leadership pipelines and succession plans.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen engagement and organizational culture.
• Analyze employee feedback, engagement data, and workforce trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support leaders in creating high-performing, accountable, and inclusive teams.
• Act as a steward of company values and leadership expectations.
• Coach leaders on performance management practices and employee development.
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous feedback.
• Support calibration processes and talent differentiation discussions.
• Provide guidance on complex employee matters and performance-related decisions.
• Lead people-related aspects of business transformations, restructuring initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and workforce changes.
• Develop and execute change management strategies that support successful adoption and business continuity.
• Partner with Communications and leadership teams to ensure effective messaging and stakeholder engagement.
• Leverage people data and workforce analytics to inform decision-making.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to attrition, engagement, productivity, and organizational health.
• Present meaningful insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and Learning teams.
• Ensure consistent execution of global programs while balancing regional business needs.
• Collaborate across geographies to provide leaders with a seamless and integrated HR experience.

Skills

HR leadership

Executive support

Global HR

Org design

Talent management

Change management

Education

Advanced degree in HR/Business/Organizational Development

Job description

UKG is seeking a Principal HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to Executive and Senior Leadership, aligning people strategy with business performance across a global organization.

As a senior individual contributor, you will influence decisions at the highest levels, lead workforce planning and change initiatives, and partner with leaders to build strong, inclusive leadership pipelines and a culture of accountability. This role requires deep business acumen and executive presence.