Senior Director, People Strategy & Executive Partner

SEI Trust Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

SEI seeks a Senior Director, HR Business Partner to partner with assigned business unit leaders, translating business needs into people strategies and driving organizational performance. You will coach senior leaders, oversee workforce planning, succession, talent development, and change management, while leveraging HR analytics to guide decisions and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role demands leadership, strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and a proven track record partnering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• At least 7 years of progressive HR experience, with a proven track record as a strategic partner to business leaders.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR) is preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, or entrepreneurial environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic consulting and partnership: Act as a strategic advisor to business unit leaders, offering guidance and recommendations on HR and business issues.
• Translate business needs into actionable HR strategies and initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning strategies.
• Talent management and organizational development: Support leaders in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent within their departments.
• Coach and mentor managers on effective leadership practices, performance management, and career development.
• Facilitate organizational changes, such as restructurings, to improve productivity and business performance.
• Performance and employee relations: Provide expert guidance and support to managers and employees on complex employee relations issues, including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Use HR metrics and data to analyze performance trends and advise on solutions for continuous improvement.
• Help drive a culture of continuous feedback and high performance.
• Change management and communication: Serve as a change agent, helping to facilitate and manage organizational change and transformation efforts.
• Ensure that corporate strategies are effectively communicated and executed across teams.
• Bridge communication gaps between senior leadership and employees, and advocate for employees' needs.
• Compliance and risk mitigation: Maintain an in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day employee management, reducing legal risks for the organization.
• Ensure all HR practices and policies within the assigned business unit comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with legal counsel as needed on complex issues.

Skills

Strategic partner

Data-driven decisions

Executive coaching

Change management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HR analytics tools

HRIS

Job description

SEI seeks a Senior Director, HR Business Partner to partner with assigned business unit leaders, translating business needs into people strategies and driving organizational performance. You will coach senior leaders, oversee workforce planning, succession, talent development, and change management, while leveraging HR analytics to guide decisions and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role demands leadership, strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and a proven track record partnering