Senior Human Resources Business Partner

The Edge Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edge Group is hiring a Senior Strategic HR Business Partner for a Houston nonprofit committed to improving health and well-being in Texas. This role will advise leaders on workforce strategy, organizational planning, and talent optimization while leveraging HR expertise and data insights to drive engagement and leadership development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of relevant HR experience, with strong skills in communication, strategic thinking, and data literacy. The position offers the opportunity to shape comprehensive people strategies aligned with operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressively responsible HR experience, with five in HR Business Partner or equivalent role.
• Strong executive presence and influence.
• Ability to lead complex organizational planning and strategic transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to leaders, aligning talent strategies with organizational goals.
• Design and implement change management plans to support organizational shifts.
• Lead initiatives that promote collaboration and alignment with organizational values.

Skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Business and financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Data literacy

Workforce analytics expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

We are hiring a Senior Strategic HR Business Partner for our client, a Houston nonprofit, managed care organization committed to helping improve the health and well-being for Texas residents.

This is a new role and serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to leaders across the organization, guiding workforce strategy, organizational planning, and talent optimization. Leveraging advanced HR expertise, business acumen, and data-driven insights, this Sr. HRBP will anticipate workforce needs, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and shape comprehensive people strategies that supports operational and strategic objectives. This role collaborates closely with HR Centers of Excellence, HRIS, and executive leadership to interpret workforce metrics, design and implement organizational effectiveness initiatives, and drive high-impact leadership development and engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Consulting & Executive Advising

• Serve as a senior advisor to leaders, aligning talent strategies with organizational goals.
• Lead complex organizational planning, workforce restructuring, and strategic transformation initiatives.
• Influence executive decision-making through expert guidance, workforce insights, and strong business acumen.

Organizational Effectiveness, Change Leadership & Workforce Analytics

• Assess department structures, workloads, and performance trends to recommend strategic improvements.
• Design and implement change management plans to support organizational shifts and enhance adaptability.
• Collaborate with HRIS to analyze workforce data, validate accuracy, and translate insights into recommendations.

Workplace Culture, Employee Experience & Engagement Strategy

• Lead initiatives that promote belonging, collaboration, and alignment with the organication's values.
• Partner with leaders to address culture gaps, strengthen communication channels, and enhance engagement.
• Oversee strategic programs that elevate employee experience and drive organizational health.

Talent Strategy, Leadership Development & Performance Optimization

• Advise leaders on talent pipeline health, skill readiness, and succession planning priorities.
• Collaborate with HR COEs to align recruitment, development, and performance processes with business needs.
• Coach leaders on performance management, difficult conversations, and building high-performing teams.
• Support cross-functional projects, department initiatives, and HR-led organizational priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible HR experience with at least five years in an HR Business Partner or equivalent level consultative HR role
• Exceptional customer service and good written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced business and financial acumen
• Strategic thinking and systems awareness
• Strong executive presence and influence
• Data literacy and workforce analytics expertise