Senior Human Resources Business Partner

KeyCorp; Brooklyn, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to collaborate with business leaders across NE Ohio and Eastern PA, aligning people strategies with business goals. The role covers recruiting, onboarding, talent management, performance, engagement, and change management, with a focus on building a strong organizational culture.

The position requires broad HR expertise, a proven track record in leadership coaching and complex ER cases, and the ability to influence decisions with data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years management, consulting, HR or similar field.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, org design, leadership coaching, talent management, ER cases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and recruiters to develop the workforce plan and drive hiring.
• Support talent management, succession planning, and talent reviews.
• Lead performance management processes and data-driven improvements.
• Foster employee engagement and effective change management communications.
• Collaborate with compensation partners to understand and discuss pay strategies.
• Address manager or employee concerns and support ER solutions.

Skills

Business Acumen

Relationship Builder

Adaptable/Change Navigator

Consultative/Constructive Debate

Influencing

Analytical Thinking

Execution Orientation

Communication

Strategic Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

## Senior Human Resources Business PartnerApply: Cleveland, OH: Pittsburgh, PA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 14, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R-42300**Location:**4900 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio**Job Summary**The Sr. HR Business Partner is a key member of the Human Resources team, partnering with leaders to develop and execute people strategies that advance business objectives and strengthen organizational culture. As the second level within the four-level HR Business Partner job family, this role provides consultative support across talent acquisition, talent management, employee engagement, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, and change management. Successful incumbents bring a strong working knowledge of HR practices and continue to deepen their expertise while influencing business outcomes through people-focused solutions. Position will cover NE Ohio and Eastern PA.**Responsibilities*** Recruiting and Onboarding: Partner with business leaders, Finance teammates, and recruiters to develop the overall workforce plan. Participate in candidate interviews and selection for critical hires. Drive quality of hire and successful onboarding for assigned teams.* Training and Development: Ensure training plans are well-defined and executed for assigned business teams.* Talent Management: Support talent and leadership development activities within the enterprise framework. Assist in defining succession plans, improving bench strength and increasing talent mobility. Support STL-1 talent review on an annual basis.* Performance Management: Partner with managers to optimize the performance management cycle. Support and facilitate calibration sessions, ensure timely completion of reviews and alignment with organizational goals. Use data to track involvement and drive participation.* Employee Engagement: Help support LOB engagement strategies. Facilitate a culture of empowerment and achievement. Support execution of engagement surveys and action planning.* Compensation: Partner with business leaders and compensation and benefits partners to understand compensation strategies. Facilitate queries for new hires and existing employees.* Employee Relations: Address manager or employee concerns and manage less complex cases. Ensure effective use of Employee Relations Solutions Team.* Change Management: Support change initiatives and communicate changes to employees. Assist in developing communication plans and materials* Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice* Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.**Education Qualifications*** Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred)**Experience Qualifications*** 5+ years Management, consulting, HR or similar field (required)* 5+ years Limited to moderate experience in mergers and acquisitions, org design, leadership coaching, talent management, IC design/ redesign, and complex ER cases. (preferred)**Tactical Skills*** Business Acumen: Able to understand and make effective decisions in the business world. Knowledgeable about financial management, strategy, market analysis, and more.* Relationship Builder: Able to establish strong personal and professional bonds.* Adaptable/Change Navigator: Able to effectively and swiftly adapt to changes in the environment. Proactive, flexible, and responsive in order to navigate and capitalize on change.* Consultative/Constructive Debate: Able to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level. Makes good-faith efforts to persuade others by leveraging active listening, probing, and strong, fact-based opposition.* Influencing: Able to influence even when holding a position contrary to the majority through collaborative assessments that persuasively influence decision makers.* Analytical Thinking: Uses data driven insights. Able to apply techniques and tools that promote effective analysis. Able to determine the root cause of problems and develop alternative solutions.* Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling exposure to risks of various kinds.* Execution Orientation: Able to regulate oneself to meet job demands, communicate effectively, and focus on concrete steps needed to achieve goals.* Communication: Understands the importance of insightful listening and communicating. Able to provide information and messages in a way that produces clarity and impact.* Strategic Mindset: Focuses on long-term goals and planning; anticipates future challenges and opportunities, makes decisions that align with bigger goals, and adapts plans as situations change.**Personal Skills*** Influence**Practical Skills*** Analytical Thinking* Business Acumen**Core Competencies*** All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.**Physical Demands*** General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.**Travel*** Occasional travel to include overnight stay.**Driving Requirements*** Ability to occasionally operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThis position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/14/2026