HR Business Partner Lead

Humana Inc. is a leading U.S. healthcare company that seeks an HR Business Partner Lead to drive the people management agenda within a business unit. The role involves acting as a strategic advisor to business leaders, shaping and executing people strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness and foster a high-performing culture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or support execution of People Plan initiatives that strengthen talent attraction, retention, engagement, and a high-performance culture
• Lead and influence HR transformation efforts that support both short- and long-term business success
• Facilitate knowledge sharing between business areas to promote adoption of best practices and increased efficiencies
• Develop and implement frameworks that increase consistency, scalability, and effectiveness of HR practices
• Drive performance improvement and enable positive change in people management practices
• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the impact of programs and actions; monitor performance, generate insights, and recommend course corrections to improve outcomes
• Strengthen organizational practices and controls related to talent management, performance management, and succession planning
• Leverage data analytics to support HR decision-making, providing insights into talent retention, employee engagement, turnover trends, root causes, and workforce planning needs
• Use data-driven insights to guide leadership in strategic decision-making and resource allocation in support of business goals and budget priorities
• Ensure effective use of HR technology and tools to collect, analyze, and report on key HR metrics
• Partner with M&A teams and business leadership to support successful acquisition and integration activities
• Lead change management efforts to support successful implementation of new processes and standards, coordinating with HRBP teams and appropriate subject matter experts
• Collaborate with other HR colleagues and CoE specialty partners (e.g., People Analytics, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Culture and Engagement, etc.) to drive cohesive HR programs and strengthen culture
• Present and report on HR metrics and strategic priorities to senior leadership
• Lead confidential and special projects that improve organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Advise on workforce planning and succession strategies to help ensure a strong pipeline of future leadership talent

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Experience coaching and advising senior leaders, including serving as an accountability partner for company values and leadership behaviors
• Demonstrated ability to advise on workforce planning and succession strategies that build a strong pipeline of future leadership talent
• Ability to lead and/or facilitate effective change initiatives and activate change through influence rather than direct oversight
• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience, with emphasis on strategic business partnership, talent management, and data analysis
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to interpret performance analytics and identify meaningful insights that inform action
• Proven track record contributing to improvements in talent retention and organizational effectiveness
• Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms, business intelligence tools, and other technology required to perform the essential functions of the role
• Ability to travel approximately 10% based on business needs
• PHR or SPHR certification
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Experience in the healthcare industry and/or with a multi-site, multi-state employer
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization