Senior Human Resources Business Partner

PUMA Group; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

PUMA Group is seeking a senior HR partner to own the end-to-end employee lifecycle for designated business groups in the US/Canada region. The role focuses on attracting, onboarding, developing, performance management, engagement, and transitions.

You will build strong relationships with leaders, translate global HR strategy into regional plans, and provide coaching and employee relations guidance. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on compliance and process

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-discipline HR across lifecycle
• Strong understanding of US/Canada labor law and best practices
• Proven ability to coach leaders and drive results

Responsibilities

• Own full employee lifecycle for assigned business groups
• Build relationships with stakeholders and leaders
• Translate global HR strategy into regional plans
• Provide employee relations support and incident investigation
• Guide managers through talent management processes
• Identify learning opportunities for development
• Support headcount planning and recruiting
• Analyze HR metrics to inform decisions
• Oversee immigration cases with external counsel
• Ensure compliance with HR regulations
• Participate in HR projects and process improvements

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

US/Canada labor law

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication skills

Talent development

Coaching

Recruiting support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or HR

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome.

YOUR MISSION:

• Serve as a strategic, end‑to‑end HR partner by owning the full employee lifecycle for assigned business groups—covering attraction, onboarding, development, performance, engagement, and transition
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and leaders for responsible corporate teams
• Translate global HR strategy and CoE standards into regional priorities and plans
• Provide effective, creative, and objective employee relations support through coaching, policy interpretation, progressive disciplinary action, and incident investigation
• Guide managers through the talent management process to ensure consistency, clarity, and achievable action plans
• Identify learning opportunities for employees to offer ongoing development
• Support respective functional teams with headcount planning and recruiting
• Analyze HR metrics to assess and communicate the effectiveness of people management practices including talent management, recruiting, employee relations, retention and turnover
• Oversee immigration cases; visa, PERM and renewals in partnership with external legal counsel.
• Ensure compliance with HR-related federal, state, local and company rules and regulations by staying abreast of general and common regulations and legal resources; contribute to the development of compliance components of policies and programs
• Participate in HR projects related to employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and process improvement

YOUR TALENT:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent combination of experience)
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive HR experience across multiple disciplines like workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management and career development
• Demonstrated experience in supporting organizational design, transformation and change management
• Strong knowledge of US and Canada labor law and HR best practices
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence, coach, and partner at all levels using a collaborative and empathetic approach
• High level of business and people acumen, with the ability to diagnose needs, recommend solutions, and drive outcomes
• Outstanding communication skills required
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Thrives in fast-moving, dynamic environments; capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results
• Self-starter with proven ability to work independently
• Results-oriented and comfortable working within tight timeframes and evolving business expectations

The hiring range base pay for this position is $86,600-$122,900 + Bonus + Benefits.

(Benefit Summary Corporate)

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.