Strategic HR Business Partner Lead for Talent & Change

Humana; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana, Inc. is seeking an HR Business Partner Lead to guide people strategy across a business unit, acting as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and shaping workforce plans, organizational design, and change leadership.

This remote role requires strong data-driven advisory capabilities, 25% travel, 40-hour weeks, and proven experience in talent management, succession planning, and implementing HR programs across a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience coaching and advising senior leaders, including serving as an accountability partner for company values and leadership behaviors.
• Demonstrated ability to advise on workforce planning and succession strategies that build a strong pipeline of future leadership talent.
• Ability to lead and/or facilitate effective change initiatives and activate change through influence rather than direct oversight.
• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience, with emphasis on strategic business partnership, talent management, and data analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret performance analytics and identify meaningful insights that inform action.
• Proven track record contributing to improvements in talent retention and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms, business intelligence tools, and other technology required to perform the essential functions of the role.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Translate business priorities into workforce plans, organizational capabilities, leadership strategies, and talent initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing guidance on organizational effectiveness, talent management, succession planning, and workforce-related decisions.
• Lead organizational design efforts, including role clarity, decision rights, operating models, and team effectiveness initiatives.
• Drive leadership and succession strategies that strengthen organizational capability and support future business needs.
• Lead change management efforts by developing stakeholder engagement, communication, readiness, adoption, and sustainment strategies.
• Leverage workforce, talent, and business data to identify trends, assess organizational health, inform decisions, and measure outcomes.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and other key stakeholders to develop and deliver integrated people solutions that support business objectives.
• Influence and support organizational decisions by identifying risks, evaluating options, and providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Facilitate collaboration across business areas and HR teams to improve effectiveness, alignment, and execution.
• Drive adoption of HR programs, processes, and best practices that support a consistent and positive associate experience.
• Advise leaders through organizational changes, leadership transitions, and evolving business priorities.
• Contribute to the advancement of HR capabilities through knowledge sharing, best practices, and scalable solutions that can be leveraged across the organization.
• Present workforce insights, organizational trends, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead confidential and special projects that improve organizational effectiveness and support business transformation.

Skills

Senior leaders advisory

Workforce planning

Talent management

Change leadership

Data analysis

HRIS proficiency

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

PHR or SPHR certification

Master’s degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS platforms

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Humana, Inc. is seeking an HR Business Partner Lead to guide people strategy across a business unit, acting as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and shaping workforce plans, organizational design, and change leadership.

This remote role requires strong data-driven advisory capabilities, 25% travel, 40-hour weeks, and proven experience in talent management, succession planning, and implementing HR programs across a matrixed environment.