Serve as a senior strategic advisor to Division Leads and executive stakeholders, aligning workforce strategy with business and mission priorities.
Lead workforce planning, organizational design, succession, and change management efforts for assigned portfolios.
Anticipate people risks and opportunities using workforce data, trends, and business intelligence; translate insights into clear recommendations.
Act as escalation point for complex people matters requiring advanced judgment, influence, and cross-functional coordination.
Manage intake and delegation of Head Start employee relations, misconduct, policy violations, performance concerns, and other related matters.
Oversee and advise on complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance management, and corrective actions.
Ensure consistent application of policy, employment law, and regulatory requirements in partnership with Employee Relations and Legal.
Partner closely with COEs (Talent, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, HR Operations, HR Technology) to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions.
Provide functional leadership, coaching, and quality oversight to leaders, people managers, and HR Management team within scope.
Lead change management strategies for restructures, growth, integrations, or transformations.

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 7 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders to drive business outcomes through people strategy.
Strong expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations, and change management.
Proven ability to analyze workforce data and translate insights into executive-level recommendations.
Demonstrated people management experience successfully leading an HR team within a large, global organization operating in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Excellent communication, influence, and executive presence.
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to navigate complex, ambiguous situations.
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program : free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Senior Director, HR Business Partner – Head Start

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