Strategic HR Lead — Stamford, CT | Growth & Ops

HP; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

HP is seeking an HR Manager in Stamford, CT who can balance strategy with hands-on delivery. You will lead workforce planning, performance management, and talent development while ensuring tight alignment with regional goals.

The role rewards initiative with a strong salary range and real decision-making power, backed by support for SPHR certification and career advancement within the Stamford-based footprint.

Qualifications

• Extensive strategic planning experience with proven impact.
• Strong ties to Stamford, CT or ability to anchor quickly.
• Hands-on process improvement leadership with diversity and inclusion focus.
• Judgment on when to elevate or absorb decisions.
• Ability to read and influence unfamiliar environments.
• Solid understanding of business best practices and industry standards.
• Courage to say no to misaligned ideas.

Responsibilities

• Decide where HP should say no to say yes to one initiative.
• Set operating cadence for Stamford teams to stay aligned.
• Lead weekly reviews that drive decisions rather than more meetings.
• Own the Talent Management model forecasting next quarter.
• Identify growth opportunities in Stamford and beyond.
• Navigate finance, legal, and ops for initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end operations for the Stamford region.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stamford familiarity

Process improvement

Diversity & inclusion

Managerial judgment

Stakeholder management

Business best practices

Education

SPHR Certification

Job description

HP is seeking an HR Manager in Stamford, CT who can balance strategy with hands-on delivery. You will lead workforce planning, performance management, and talent development while ensuring tight alignment with regional goals.

The role rewards initiative with a strong salary range and real decision-making power, backed by support for SPHR certification and career advancement within the Stamford-based footprint.