Senior Manager, HRBP

SharkNinja; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Job summary

SharkNinja, a global product design and technology company, is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner for the Marketing & Creative team in New York City. You will drive employee experience, partner with senior leaders, and shape people strategies to enable the fastest growth.

You will also lead AI-enabled HR initiatives across benefits, payroll, and development. You will collaborate with COEs to deliver integrated HR solutions and help build a high-performance culture in a dynamic, global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a strategic HR business partner role.
• Fluency with Claude or other AI tools, or a demonstrated ability to learn them quickly and apply them to HR work.
• Strong ability to learn new tools, processes, and ways of working as the business evolves.
• Growth mindset, with a desire to solve problems and keep improving.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organized approach to managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to influence and build strong relationships with senior leaders.
• Ability to manage both tactical and strategic work, moving with speed to execute on critical priorities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to be an active part of the NYC team, bringing energy and a collaborative presence to in-office work.
• Experience in a high-growth, matrixed, or global organization is a strong asset.
• Ability to travel to Needham, MA as needed, up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Marketing leaders as their HR partner.
• Serve as the main point of contact for NYC team members on questions about benefits, payroll, training, and other HR topics.
• Maintain employee records for the NYC office, including ensuring new hire paperwork is completed and records are filed and retained in line with records retention requirements.
• Manage the full team member hiring experience, including creating requisitions, serving on interview panels, preparing offer letters, and conducting new hire orientations.
• Build organizational design models and change management plans that keep team structures effective across the business.
• Design and deliver training and development programs for NYC or Boston team members, identifying solutions for specific team needs and building leadership skills.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management.
• Lead and execute HR initiatives that support business objectives, including performance management, employee engagement, and succession planning.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs), the HR teams focused on Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Total Rewards, to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Champion SharkNinja’s culture and values, ensuring a consistent and inclusive employee experience.
• Use Claude and other AI tools to analyze HR data, draft communications and materials, and streamline routine work, and share practical approaches with colleagues.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Support change management and organizational transformation initiatives.

Skills

Claude AI tools

HR strategy

Stakeholder management

Change management

Talent development

Organizational design

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

In-office collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree or HR certification preferred

Tools

Claude AI

Job description

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, Marketing & Creative

As a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in shaping the employee experience and driving business outcomes through HR leadership for our Marketing & Creative team members. You will partner closely with business leaders in our New York City office to align people plans with organizational goals, build a high-performance culture, and support talent development in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. You will also help our teams use AI tools in their everyday work, so you will be expected to lead by example.

Key Responsibilities

Partner closely with Marketing leaders as their HR partner

Serve as the main point of contact forNYC team members on questions about benefits, payroll, training, and other HR topics.

• Maintain employee records for theNYC office, including ensuring new hire paperwork is completed and records are filed and retained in line with records retention requirements.
• Manage the full team member hiring experience, including creating requisitions, serving on interview panels, preparing offer letters, and conducting new hire orientations.
• Build organizational design models and change management plans that keep team structures effective across the business.
• Design and deliver training and development programs forNYC or Boston team members, identifying solutions for specific team needs and building leadership skills.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management.
• Lead and execute HR initiatives that support business objectives, including performance management, employee engagement, and succession planning.
• Partner with Centers of Excellence (COEs), the HR teams focused on Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Total Rewards, to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Champion SharkNinja’s culture and values, ensuring a consistent and inclusive employee experience.
• Use Claude and other AI tools to analyze HR data, draft communications and materials, and streamline routine work, and share practical approaches with colleagues.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Support change management and organizational transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or HR certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a strategic HR business partner role.
• Fluency with Claude or other AI tools, or a demonstrated ability to learn them quickly and apply them to HR work.
• Strong ability to learn new tools, processes, and ways of working as the business evolves.
• Growth mindset, with a desire to solve problems and keep improving.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organized approach to managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to influence and build strong relationships with senior leaders.
• Ability to manage both tactical and strategic work, moving with speed to execute on critical priorities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to be an active part of theNYC team, bringing energy and a collaborative presence to in-office work.
• Experience in a high-growth, matrixed (a structure where people report to more than one leader), or global organization is a strong asset.
• Ability to travel to Needham, MA as needed, up to 10% of the time.

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products— we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [e-mail]

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At SharkNinja, we take pride in our uniqueness. Our innovation extends beyond our products to the way we work, embracing diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We recognize that our differences make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. Our workforce should reflect the diversity of our customer base, which is why our recruitment commitment is to truly be an exemplary, equal opportunity employer, fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace.

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