Strategic HR Partner to Executives & Leaders

Showpad; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Showpad is seeking an HR Business Partner in Boston to serve as a strategic partner to executives and leaders while implementing people programs. This role blends strategy with hands-on execution in a fast-growing software environment.

You will lead organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy, while managing complex employee relations with sound judgment and confidentiality. The position requires US/EMEA HR knowledge and a bias for action.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in an HRBP role.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect people strategies to organizational outcomes.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices in the US and EMEA
• Experience executing People programs (merit cycles, performance management, engagement surveys, etc.) with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday a plus) and data reporting tools (Excel, Culture Amp, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to executives, senior leaders, and managers on the full range of HR matters, including organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy.
• Translate business goals into people strategies and proactively identify people risks and opportunities before they escalation.
• Build deep, credible relationships at all levels of the organization by delivering on commitments and maintaining confidentiality.
• Independently manage complex employee relations issues — including investigations, disciplinary actions, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Provide coaching and guidance to executives and managers on navigating difficult conversations, including performance improvement and terminations.
• Maintain data accuracy in Workday and use people analytics to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making.

Skills

HRBP experience

Business acumen

Employment law (US/EMEA)

Workday proficiency

Data reporting (Excel)

Strong communication

Change management

Tools

Workday

Job description

Showpad is seeking an HR Business Partner in Boston to serve as a strategic partner to executives and leaders while implementing people programs. This role blends strategy with hands-on execution in a fast-growing software environment.

You will lead organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy, while managing complex employee relations with sound judgment and confidentiality. The position requires US/EMEA HR knowledge and a bias for action.