Senior HR Business Partner

1-800 Contacts

$100K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, or related field.
  • 7+ years of management experience in HR roles.
  • 3-4 years as an HR Business Partner supporting leaders.
  • Experience designing and executing Learning & Development initiatives.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
  • Strong understanding of core HR functions including performance management and employee relations.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic business partner, providing insights and shaping business priorities.
  • Coach and influence leaders through feedback and development guidance.
  • Build leadership capability by identifying and developing high-potential talent.
  • Drive organizational effectiveness by improving team dynamics and collaboration.
  • Anticipate and develop solutions for business and people risks.
  • Champion an exceptional employee experience by simplifying processes and fostering feedback.
  • Lead Learning & Development initiatives focused on experiential learning.

Benefits

  • Free eye exams for family members.
  • Discounts on lenses, glasses, and services.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible PTO policies.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • In-house restaurant with discounted meals.
  • Free daily snacks, ice cream, and drinks.
  • Onsite gym facilities.
Full Job Description
What you'll do
  • Serve as a strategic business partner to senior leaders, providing insights, challenging assumptions, and helping shape key business priorities.
  • Coach and influence leaders at all levels through candid feedback, leadership development, and guidance on complex people and business challenges.
  • Build leadership capability by identifying high-potential talent, strengthening succession plans, and creating meaningful development opportunities.
  • Drive organizational effectiveness by improving team dynamics, leadership alignment, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Anticipate business and people risks, proactively developing solutions that help leaders navigate challenges before they arise.
  • Champion an exceptional employee experience by simplifying processes, fostering a culture of feedback and accountability, and enhancing day-to-day engagement.
  • Lead and evolve enterprise Learning & Development initiatives, emphasizing experiential learning, stretch assignments, and leadership growth over traditional training.
  • Partner with leaders to identify organizational capability gaps and design scalable development strategies that align with business objectives.
  • Influence decisions through strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach that balances business needs with people impact.
  • Build trusted relationships across the organization by communicating with credibility, preparing thoroughly, and serving as a thoughtful advisor to senior leadership.
What you'll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of management experience, including at least 3-4 years as an HR Business Partner supporting leaders.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating Learning & Development initiatives
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and leadership development.
  • Strong understanding of core HR disciplines, including: Performance management, employee relations, talent management and succession planning, change management, workforce planning
  • Demonstrated ability to coach leaders through complex people-related challenges, including organizational change, conflict resolution, talent development, and performance improvement.
Why we will love you
  • Experience using learning management systems (LMS) and HRIS platforms.
  • Excellent consulting, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze data and use metrics to measure learning effectiveness and business impact.
Perks
  • Free eye exams for your entire family
  • Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
  • Amazing healthcare coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)
  • Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
  • Full onsite gym

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