Senior Principal HR Business Partner - Strategic Leader

Nike Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

Converse is seeking a Director-level HR leader who translates business priorities into people and talent strategies. The role partners with senior leaders to drive organizational performance and change, fostering an inclusive teammate experience.

The ideal candidate has extensive HRBP experience, expertise in organizational design, talent management, and cross-functional collaboration across matrixed teams. Travel ~10% is required for this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR Management, Behavioral Science or equivalent.
• 9+ years of business-facing HR experience, including HRBP roles.
• Strong business knowledge, market insight, and enterprise thinking.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships with senior leaders through change.
• Experience in matrixed organizations and across HR functions.
• Travel approximately 10% as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into people and talent strategies.
• Lead organizational design, effectiveness, and workforce planning.
• Coach senior leaders on talent, performance, and culture.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Guide change leadership and ensure an inclusive teammate experience.
• Partner across HR to deliver coordinated, business-focused solutions.
• Develop HR talent and drive data-informed decision making.

Skills

Executive communication

Change management

Talent management

Organizational design

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR Management, Behavioral Science

Job description

Converse is seeking a Director-level HR leader who translates business priorities into people and talent strategies. The role partners with senior leaders to drive organizational performance and change, fostering an inclusive teammate experience.

The ideal candidate has extensive HRBP experience, expertise in organizational design, talent management, and cross-functional collaboration across matrixed teams. Travel ~10% is required for this leadership role.