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Principal, Business HR - Converse

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Boston, MA, USA
126K-265K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Boston, MA, USA
126K-265K Annually
Senior level
Serves as a strategic HR partner to business leaders, translating business priorities into talent and workforce strategies. Leads workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership coaching, performance management, change initiatives, and culture development. Advises senior leaders, supports organizational design and transformation, and collaborates across HR functions to deliver integrated people solutions and strengthen employee engagement and organizational performance.
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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $125,800.00 in our lowest geographic market to $265,000.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Principal, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to business leaders and teams, helping translate business priorities into people strategies that drive organizational performance, talent outcomes, and teammate engagement.The role collaborates closely with business leaders, HR partners, Centers of Excellence, and People Solutions teams to deliver integrated people solutions, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and enable a high-performing and inclusive culture.


WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a passionate HR leader to Align talent, workforce, and organizational strategies. In this role you will provide insight-based guidance to leaders on people, organization, and capability decisions while helping them anticipate future talent and organizational needs that will contribute to the growth of the business and the team.  We need a leader who will serve as a key resource for our leaders and team members by sensing, listening and providing mentorship. We are searching for an HR change agent who thrives in ambiguity, is flexible and adaptable to change in a fast-paced organization and can demonstrate strong executive communication and presentation skills to communicate across all levels of the organization.


Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, HR, Behavioral Sciences or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
  • 8+ years of demonstrated HR Generalist and/or HR Specialist experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and advise senior leaders.
  • Strong business and financial acumen.
  • Experience leading organizational change and transformation initiatives.
  • Expertise in talent planning, organizational effectiveness, performance management, and leadership development.
  • Strong judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to balance enterprise priorities with evolving business needs.

The key capabilities needed to succeed in this position are:

  • Business & Financial Acumen
  • Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership
  • Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Influence & Matrix Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Executive Communication
  • Culture & Engagement Leadership

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON


People & Talent Strategy

Translate business priorities into people plans that enable growth, organizational health, and leadership effectiveness. You will support workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and development strategies that build diverse and high-performing teams.


Organizational Effectiveness

Partner with leaders to strengthen organizational design, team effectiveness, decision-making, and ways of working. You will help leaders navigate change and create environments that support business success.


Leadership Coaching

Provide coaching and counsel to leaders on talent, performance, change leadership, and team effectiveness. You will serve as a trusted thought partner, offering insights and constructive challenge to drive stronger outcomes.


Change & Culture

Support leaders through organizational change while fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing culture. You will use employee insights and data to identify opportunities and help drive meaningful action.


HR Ecosystem Leadership

Partner across HR functions, including People Solutions, Employee Relations, Talent, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and other key stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions and elevate the employee experience.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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