Senior HR Business Partner Lead (Remote)

Humana; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking an HR Business Partner Lead who will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders within Stars and Risk Adjustment.

The role shapes people strategies, strengthens organizational effectiveness, and enables a high-performing culture across a highly matrixed environment. Responsibilities include translating business priorities into workforce plans, leading organizational design and succession, and driving change management with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Experience advising senior leaders within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Deep knowledge of workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and change leadership.
• Ability to leverage data to identify trends and inform decisions.
• Strong business acumen connecting people, operations, and customers.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Willingness to travel about 25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into workforce plans and talent initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organizational effectiveness.
• Lead organizational design, operating models, and team effectiveness.
• Drive leadership and succession strategies for future capabilities.
• Lead change management with stakeholder engagement and adoption strategies.
• Leverage data to identify trends and measure outcomes.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations and assess risks.
• Foster cross-area collaboration to improve execution.
• Drive adoption of HR programs and best practices for a positive associate experience.
• Advise leaders through organizational changes and leadership transitions.
• Advance HR capabilities through knowledge sharing and scalable solutions.
• Present workforce insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead confidential projects to support business transformation.

Skills

Senior leadership coaching

Workforce planning

Talent management

Change leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Decision making

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

PHR or SPHR certification

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

BI tools

Job description

Humana, Inc. is seeking an HR Business Partner Lead who will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders within Stars and Risk Adjustment.

The role shapes people strategies, strengthens organizational effectiveness, and enables a high-performing culture across a highly matrixed environment. Responsibilities include translating business priorities into workforce plans, leading organizational design and succession, and driving change management with data-driven insights.