People Partner Lead / Senior HR Business Partner (00547)

United States·Ann ArborRemoteFull-Timesenior

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Position Summary The People Partner Lead / Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic people advisor to business leaders while also providing day-to-day leadership to members of the People Team.

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The People Partner Lead / Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic people advisor to business leaders while also providing day-to-day leadership to members of the People Team. Reporting to the Senior Director, People Team, this role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver practical, business-aligned people solutions.

This role functions as a high-level HR Business Partner, supporting organizational effectiveness, talent development, performance management, and employee relations, while also leading and mentoring a team of HR professionals. The People Partner Lead / Senior HR Business Partner plays a critical role in translating people strategy into execution and ensuring a consistent, engaging employee experience across the organization.

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and leaders on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness

Partner with leaders to anticipate people needs and proactively address workforce and talent challenges

Translate business strategy into people initiatives that support performance, engagement, and retention

Lead and provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, corrective action, and performance improvement plans
Ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies and practices
Coach leaders on difficult conversations, performance feedback, and employee development

What We Offer

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✓Partner with the Senior Director, People Team on compensation planning, job architecture, benchmarking, and career track implementation

✓Support annual compensation cycles, promotions, and role changes in alignment with market data and internal equity

✓Advise leaders on role design, leveling, and organizational structure

Support performance management processes, talent reviews, succession planning, and career development initiatives
Champion career tracks (Individual Contributor and Management) and support employee growth conversations
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, hiring strategy, and onboarding experience

Lead, mentor, and develop members of the People Team, providing direction, coaching, and prioritization of work
Ensure alignment across People Team initiatives and consistency in service delivery
Contribute to the continuous improvement of People Team processes, tools, and capabilities

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including those applicable to federal contractors, where relevant
Partner with leadership on risk mitigation, policy interpretation, and complex employee matters
Own the strategy, development, and governance of People Team policies, ensuring policies are clear, equitable, compliant, and scalable as the organization grows

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HR Business Partner responsibilities with 2+ years’ of experience leading or mentoring HR team members

Experience supporting HR operations in a national, multi-state organization, with working knowledge of state and federal employment laws

Experience in a professional services environment (e.g., construction management, engineering, consulting) preferred

Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and compliance

Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex people issues

Experience supporting compensation planning, job architecture, and performance management programs

Excellent judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills

We embrace flexible work arrangements, offering onsite, hybrid, and fully remote options to support the diverse needs of our team. This role is designated hybrid/remote, allowing you to perform the majority of your work from a location that works best for you, with minimal onsite requirements.

While primarily remote, the position includes quarterly in-person meetings to connect with your team and leadership, fostering collaboration and alignment. We value independence, clear communication, and engagement, and we’re looking for a candidate who thrives in a flexible, connected, and results-driven environment.

This position is primarily a sedentary role requiring extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and communicating via phone and video conferencing platforms. Occasional movement around the office may be required for meetings or collaboration. Minimal lifting (generally up to 10 pounds) may be required.

The work environment is a professional office or remote/hybrid setting, depending on business needs. Standard business hours are expected, with flexibility to support business needs that may occasionally occur outside of regular hours. Limited travel may be required for team meetings, leadership sessions, or company events. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.