Job Title: Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Dallas, TX (On-Site Tuesday - Thursday)

Duration: Direct Hire

Position Summary

The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic and hands-on support across employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness. Acting as both a consultant to leadership and a champion for employees, the Senior HRBP plays a critical role in driving a culture of engagement, supporting organizational change, and implementing HR solutions that align with business strategy.

As a member of the HR Leadership Team, this role partners closely with executives and managers to build workforce capabilities, enhance organizational performance, and deliver best-in-class HR practices.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as subject matter expert for HR policy and practice, providing both strategic guidance and tactical support to business leaders and employees.
Partner with management to coach, advise, and resolve employee relations issues; investigate and escalate legal-related matters appropriately.
Provide policy interpretation and ensure consistent application across business units.
Oversee performance management processes, ensuring expectations are clear, evaluations are completed effectively, and development plans are in place.
Stay current on HR trends, employment law, and best practices; leverage insights to design innovative HR programs.
Lead organizational development initiatives to improve team effectiveness, leadership capabilities, and change readiness.
Develop and execute engagement strategies, including design and analysis of employee engagement surveys, and translate results into action plans.
Partner with leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design.
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on staffing strategies to meet business needs.
Identify training and leadership development needs; design and implement initiatives to build talent pipelines and strengthen leadership competencies.
Advise leaders on compensation decisions, job evaluations, and policy interpretation.
Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, career development, and employee relations.
Champion HR initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

10+ years of progressive HR experience with emphasis on leadership development, talent management, HR strategy, and process improvement.
Experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders in a complex organizational environment.

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of HR best practices, organizational behavior, and employment law.
Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to engage and influence at all levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and metrics to drive decisions.
Effective project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems (Workday preferred).
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Certifications

SPHR certification strongly preferred.

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