Vice President, People Business Partnering

Risepoint; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of People Business Partnering to drive strategic HR initiatives across a rapidly growing organization. This role requires a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in HR, particularly in supporting C-suite executives in large-scale environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong business acumen and a proven track record in workforce planning and organizational design. This is a unique opportunity to shape a high-performing culture and implement impactful people strategies that align with business objectives. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about people development, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 15+ years as a People/HR Business Partner in global organizations.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives in high-growth environments.
• Proven track record in workforce planning and organizational design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and operational leadership.
• Design and implement talent strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives focused on scalability.

Skills

Strategic Business Partnership

Workforce Planning

Organizational Design

Leadership Development

Business Acumen

Change Management

Team Leadership

HR Operations

Education

MBA

15+ years in HR

Management Consulting Experience

Tools

Workday

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Vice President, People Business Partnering

Vice President, People Business Partnering

Job Title: Vice President, People Business Partnering

Location: Remote

Department: People

Reports To: Chief People Officer

Job Summary

• The Vice President, People Business Partnering is a high-impact, strategic leadership role responsible for partnering directly with the Chief Operating Officer to shape and drive the people agenda across the business. This role requires a seasoned business partner who brings both strategic insight and operational discipline to a rapidly growing, global organization.
• This individual must have a proven track record as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders in companies with 3,000+ employees, and have at least 2 years of experience in management consulting. They will lead with a strong point of view, grounded in business acumen, and backed by deep HR and organizational expertise. This is a role for someone who knows how to build for scale, challenge thinking constructively, and drive people strategies that unlock enterprise-wide impact.
• While this is a highly strategic role, it is also hands-on, requiring someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and diving into the work when needed. As Risepoint scales, this role may evolve to lead the People Business Partnering function more broadly.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the COO and operational leadership team.
• Design and implement talent strategies that align with business priorities, drive performance, and support operational excellence.
• Lead enterprise-wide workforce planning initiatives focused on scalability, structure, and long-term capability building.
• Challenge assumptions, foster accountability, and guide people-centered decisions that create measurable business value.

Organizational & Leadership Effectiveness

• Build scalable people solutions that balance agility with structure—keeping innovation and execution aligned.
• Coach leaders through organizational design, change management, and leadership development.
• Drive a high-performance culture rooted in clarity, feedback, and results.

Team & Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of senior HR professionals.
• Promote a build-versus-buy approach to capability development—knowing when to invest internally and when to leverage external expertise.
• Contribute to a culture of growth, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a People/HR Business Partner, including experience supporting C-suite executives in global organizations with 3,000+ employees
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a management consultant at a top-tier firm or equivalent
• Proven experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate business goals into talent strategies
• Demonstrated success in workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership development
• Experience with call-center environment would be beneficial.
• MBA preferred
• Broader HR experience (e.g., talent management, total rewards, HR operations) is a plus
• Experience managing and developing senior HR leaders
• Experience with Workday is an advantage
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint and Excel
• Enjoys interviewing, hiring, developing, and engaging employees and top talent

This Role Is for You If You:

• Have been a management consultant at one of the Big 5 consulting companies
• Have been a lead HRBP for a C-Suite member in a fast-paced company with more than 3000+ employees
• Thrive in ambiguous, high-growth environments and excel at solving complex organizational challenges
• Operate with a strategic lens but are not afraid to roll up your sleeves
• Push leaders to think differently and drive clarity around talent and structure
• See yourself as a builder—creating scalable systems and programs from the ground up
• Want to help shape a company scaling for global impact, and know how to align people to business outcomes
• This is a rare opportunity to partner closely with the executive team, shape a high-performing culture, and drive meaningful change at a pivotal stage in the company’s growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Higher Education

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

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