Senior HR Business Partner — Strategy, Change & Culture

WP Engine; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health benefits

Fertility benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Disability insurance

Paid family leave

Employee assistance program

Generous vacation time

Home office stipend $500

Wellness days

Floating holiday

Pet insurance

Learning & career growth

Job summary

WP Engine is seeking a Principal Employee Experience (HR) Business Partner to be a strategic talent partner for our Marketing organization and Global Corporate Functions. You will advise senior leaders on strategy and structure, champion culture, and lead organizational design and change across global functions.

The role demands 8+ years of HRBP experience, fluency in business growth, and a practical, independent advisory style with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, including direct partnership with VP+ and C-suite leaders.
• Commercially fluent with growth drivers and the value of talent strategy for leadership.
• Ambitious problem-solver who balances risk and outcomes.
• Clear, independent communicator trusted under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise the business. Partner with executive leadership on strategy, structure, and talent.
• Champion people and culture; elevate team experiences and align decisions with impact on people.
• Lead org design and change across global functions with structured change plans.
• Coach leaders with candid, practical guidance on leadership effectiveness and inclusion.
• Own the talent strategy for client groups; drive performance, development, and workforce planning.
• Strengthen Employee Experience functions by collaborating with ER, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and People Operations.

Skills

HRBP experience

Executive stakeholder management

Talent strategy

Change management

Employee advocacy

Job description

WP Engine is seeking a Principal Employee Experience (HR) Business Partner to be a strategic talent partner for our Marketing organization and Global Corporate Functions. You will advise senior leaders on strategy and structure, champion culture, and lead organizational design and change across global functions.

The role demands 8+ years of HRBP experience, fluency in business growth, and a practical, independent advisory style with strong communication skills.