Senior HRBP & Team Lead: Strategy, Talent & Change

New York Life Insurance Co.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Leave programs and work-life support

Job summary

New York Life Insurance Co. in New York, NY, seeks a Senior HR Business Partner and Team Lead to shape people strategies, partnering with senior leaders to align talent with business priorities and drive organizational design and workforce strategy.

This leader will guide a team of HRBPs to deliver high-impact HR support across the business. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, culture and change leadership, and scalable talent practices, all while advancing New York Life values and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience including partnership with senior leaders in a complex environment.
• Experience supporting a distribution channel, field organization, or sales-based workforce.
• Experience leading or mentoring HR professionals and building high-performing teams.
• Ability to connect people strategies to business priorities and outcomes at scale.
• Deep expertise in talent strategy, organizational development, and HR practices.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex organizational dynamics.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and communication with discretion.
• Commitment to New York Life’s values—Integrity, Humanity, and Financial Strength.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to shape and drive people strategies that enable performance, engagement, and execution of priorities.
• Serve as a key decision-maker to shape design and workforce strategy, building leadership effectiveness.
• Lead HR strategy delivery across assigned areas, aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Use data analytics to anticipate trends and inform talent decisions.
• Design organizational structures and team models to improve clarity and execution.
• Oversee core HR processes including performance, compensation, and succession.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Leadership & coaching

Data analytics

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree or HR certification preferred

Job description

New York Life Insurance Co. in New York, NY, seeks a Senior HR Business Partner and Team Lead to shape people strategies, partnering with senior leaders to align talent with business priorities and drive organizational design and workforce strategy.

This leader will guide a team of HRBPs to deliver high-impact HR support across the business. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, culture and change leadership, and scalable talent practices, all while advancing New York Life values and