Senior HR Business Partner

King & Bishop; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

King & Bishop is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to corporate leaders across functions such as IT, Finance, and Marketing. The role emphasizes aligning HR strategy with business goals and guiding complex employee and labor relations matters.

Ideal candidates bring extensive HR leadership experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence senior leaders with practical, data-driven solutions for workforce performance and long-term organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, including senior-level experience supporting complex organizations.
• Experience in large enterprise, highly regulated, operational, or unionized environments.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and employment law.
• Experience interpreting HR policies and navigating collective bargaining environments.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior leadership on complex workforce and organizational matters.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies with operational and organizational objectives.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Advanced degree and/or professional HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to corporate leadership, aligning workforce strategies and HR initiatives with organizational goals.
• Partner with leaders across IT, Finance, Marketing, and other business functions to address workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Navigate complex employee and labor relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Coach and advise leadership on workforce challenges, organizational changes, and employee engagement strategies.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, influencing decision-making through sound judgment, credibility, and business insight.
• Analyze workforce data and emerging trends to identify opportunities for improvement and develop proactive HR solutions.
• Support leadership development, workforce planning, and talent strategies to strengthen organizational capabilities.
• Promote consistent HR practices while balancing business priorities, employee experience, and operational requirements.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Relations

Labor Relations

Workforce Planning

Performance Management

Policy Interpretation

Data-driven Solutions

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Development

Change Management

Strategic Advisory

Business Acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree or HR certification preferred

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders across key corporate functions, including IT, Finance, and Marketing. This role will focus on aligning HR strategies with business objectives, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and providing guidance on complex employee and labor relations matters.The ideal candidate brings extensive HR leadership experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to navigate complex organizational environments. This individual will build trusted relationships with leadership, influence strategic decisions, and develop practical, data-driven solutions that support workforce performance and long-term organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR advisor to corporate leadership, aligning workforce strategies and HR initiatives with organizational goals.
• Partner with leaders across IT, Finance, Marketing, and other business functions to address workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Navigate complex employee and labor relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Coach and advise leadership on workforce challenges, organizational changes, and employee engagement strategies.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, influencing decision-making through sound judgment, credibility, and business insight.
• Analyze workforce data and emerging trends to identify opportunities for improvement and develop proactive HR solutions.
• Support leadership development, workforce planning, and talent strategies to strengthen organizational capabilities.
• Promote consistent HR practices while balancing business priorities, employee experience, and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field required.
• 15+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, including senior-level experience supporting complex organizations.
• Experience within large enterprise, highly regulated, operational, or unionized environments.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and employment law.
• Experience interpreting HR policies and navigating collective bargaining environments.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior leadership on complex workforce and organizational matters.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies with operational and organizational objectives.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Advanced degree and/or professional HR certification preferred.

King & Bishop is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to connecting qualified professionals with meaningful career opportunities.