Lead, HR Business Partner

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is a prominent player in the tire and rubber industry, and they are seeking a Lead Human Resources Business Partner to support their West R&D businesses. This role involves partnering with executive leaders to drive effective people strategies and organizational capability building while influencing talent management and engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders across West R&D, aligning people strategies with business priorities and long-term goals
• Provide thought leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and capability development
• Influence and support leaders through change, transformation, and periods of growth or complexity
• Partner closely with the Talent team and business leaders to drive talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, and career pathways aligned to business priorities, performance, potential, and future skill needs
• Lead integrated talent and organizational effectiveness initiatives including: talent acquisition strategy, org design, structure, and capability enhancements to strengthen leadership capability, bench strength, and long-term readiness
• Partner closely with the Compensation team to build and maintain a strong understanding of the company’s compensation philosophy, programs, and playbook
• Effectively apply compensation principles and guidelines in advising leaders and supporting talent-related decisions
• Partner closely with the business to effectively execute our internal technical career progressions
• Own and address complex teammate relations matters with sound judgment, consistency, and empathy
• Champion teammate engagement, inclusion, and culture initiatives in line with Bridgestone’s values
• Advise leaders on performance management, teammate concerns, and risk mitigation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required (Master's or MBA strongly preferred)
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience
• Strong background in organizational design and effectiveness
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting complex business groups and environments
• Strength in organizational design, change leadership, and talent management
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, not just provide recommendations
• HR certification (SHRM or HRCI)
• Customer-focused, solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, matrixed environments
• Track record of partnering effectively across all organizational levels