Senior Human Resources Business Partner

LHH; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to partner with Finance and Information Technology teams, guiding people strategy during a period of growth and transformation. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping talent planning, organizational design, and workforce initiatives that support business priorities in a matrix environment.

This role requires a seasoned HR leader with executive presence, exceptional relationship-building, and the ability to operate autonomously

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and HR certification preferred.
• 10+ years of HR experience with Business Partner exposure.
• Experience supporting Finance, IT or shared services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day HR partnership to Finance and IT leadership teams.
• Build trusted relationships with executives and managers, delivering a consultative, white-glove service.
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to navigate organizational growth, leadership transitions, and change management efforts.
• Coach managers and executives on performance management, employee relations, leadership effectiveness, and team development.
• Utilize workforce data and insights to identify trends, recommend solutions, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Guide and support annual talent, compensation, and performance management processes.
• Collaborate with Talent Centers of Excellence and HR colleagues to implement programs and initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Drive a proactive business partnership approach, helping leaders anticipate and address organizational and talent needs before issues arise.
• Contribute to the continued development and maturity of the HR Business Partner function as the team expands.

Skills

Strategic HR

Executive presence

Change management

Workforce planning

Talent management

Leadership development

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certification

Job description

Are you a strategic HR leader who excels at building trusted relationships, driving change, and partnering closely with business leaders? We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support our growing Finance and Information Technology organizations during a period of significant growth and transformation. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR professional who brings strong business partnership experience, executive presence, and the ability to operate independently in a complex corporate environment. Reporting to a senior leader, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across Finance and IT, providing proactive, high-touch support while helping shape talent strategies that drive organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day HR partnership to Finance and IT leadership teams.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with executives and managers, delivering a highly consultative, white-glove service model.
• Lead and support workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to navigate organizational growth, leadership transitions, and change management efforts.
• Coach managers and executives on performance management, employee relations, leadership effectiveness, and team development.
• Utilize workforce data and insights to identify trends, recommend solutions, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Guide and support annual talent, compensation, and performance management processes.
• Collaborate with Talent Centers of Excellence and HR colleagues to implement programs and initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Drive a proactive business partnership approach, helping leaders anticipate and address organizational and talent needs before issues arise.
• Contribute to the continued development and maturity of the HR Business Partner function as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or HR certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant HR Business Partner responsibility.
• Proven experience supporting corporate functions such as Finance, IT, Shared Services, or other professional services environments.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and translating business needs into people strategies.
• Executive presence and communication skills that inspire confidence and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional relationship-building, consulting, coaching, and change management capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working within complex and/or matrixed organizations preferred.