Senior People Business Partner

Role Overview

• Translate functional strategies into People approaches that enhance organizational effectiveness and long-term capability.
• Operate as an embedded People partner within assigned functions; building deep understanding of business goals, organizational structure, decision rights, and how work gets done.
• Analyze trends across teams to identify systemic issues and design function-wide solutions that address root causes.
• Apply deep knowledge of OLIPOP’s strategy and broader industry context to anticipate talent risks and organizational needs.
• Act as connective tissue across leaders and teams, bringing greater alignment, clarity, and integration through your work.
• Coach senior leaders through complex org design decisions, performance escalations, structural changes, and compensation-related issues.
• Support leaders in understanding what “great” looks like for their teams; clarifying expectations, ownership, and accountability.
• Develop advanced leadership resources, frameworks, and trainings that strengthen manager capabilities across the organization.
• Lead large, high-priority People programs (e.g., performance management evolution, career frameworks, engagement strategy) that span multiple functions.
• Own and drive execution in core areas of subject-matter expertise, while partnering closely with People leadership on broader enterprise initiatives and organizational evolution.
• Partner cross-functionally on initiatives requiring coordinated execution, such as workforce planning, restructuring, and culture initiatives.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive HR/People experience, with 6+ years operating in a true People Business Partner role.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate operational needs into People strategies, ensuring HR recommendations and programs align with how the business actually works.
• Deep hands-on expertise in performance management, employee relations, and talent review/calibration processes, with confidence operating independently in these areas.
• Higher-level thinking and practical experience in organizational design, structure, and role clarity to support growth and scale.
• Proven ability to operate at the functional level, designing and influencing People strategies across complex business units.
• Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional People initiatives with measurable impact.
• Advanced expertise in coaching, organizational design, performance management, and complex employee relations.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to connect business priorities with People implications.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when navigating sensitive issues.
• Ability to prioritize high-impact work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and adjust approach as the business evolves.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development
• Bonuses