Strategic HR Partner & Talent Development Leader

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Connecticut is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to lead a full spectrum of HR initiatives and partner with business leaders to align people strategy with organizational goals.

You will provide coaching, performance management, recruiting lifecycle support, and employee relations guidance, acting as the primary contact for managers and associates.

This role requires 8–10 years of HR experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to manage complex cases in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience or equivalent.
• Strong business acumen.
• HR Generalist skills across employee relations, engagement, compensation, and development.
• Ability to deliver HR programs addressing business issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Able to work collaboratively in a matrix environment.
• Ability to partner with GVPs and managers on strategic HR planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR and business to implement HR initiatives aligned with objectives.
• Develop internal client relationships and coach to drive people-management initiatives.
• Provide HR consultation across performance management, recruiting lifecycle, and employee relations.
• Serve as primary contact for managers and associates regarding concerns.
• Conduct investigations and make fact-based recommendations.
• Escalate issues to HR and leadership as appropriate.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and counsel on sensitive issues.
• Partner with Recruiting to attract and retain top talent.
• Craft and revise role profiles aligned with workforce plans.
• Align workforce planning with budgets and forecast cycles.
• Guide organizational planning and implement changes.
• Support leadership preparation for talent reviews and succession planning.
• Identify top talent and develop retention strategies.
• Lead annual salary, bonus/commission, and equity planning with business-unit leadership.
• Analyze compensation and recommend market adjustments.
• Collaborate with global compensation and benefits on annual enrollment.
• Coach managers and associates on effectiveness and performance.
• Use influence and negotiation strategies to gain stakeholder support.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Recruitment

Compensation Analysis

Change Management

Workforce Planning

Succession Planning

Coaching

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Jobtailor in Connecticut is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to lead a full spectrum of HR initiatives and partner with business leaders to align people strategy with organizational goals.

You will provide coaching, performance management, recruiting lifecycle support, and employee relations guidance, acting as the primary contact for managers and associates.

This role requires 8–10 years of HR experience, strong business acumen, and the ability to manage complex cases in a matrix environment.