Senior People Business Partner - Commercial & Operations

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a People Business Partner, Commercial and Operations based in the United States.

This role sits at the intersection of people strategy and business execution, serving as a trusted advisor to leaders across commercial and operations functions. You will play a key role in translating people strategy into practical, day-to-day impact across teams, ensuring that organizational culture, performance, and talent practices are embedded in how the business operates.

The position requires a strong ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics while balancing employee advocacy with business priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

You will partner closely with managers and senior leaders to shape team structures, strengthen leadership capability, and support workforce planning aligned to business needs.

A key part of the role involves driving performance management processes, employee engagement, and culture activation across your client groups.

You will also collaborate across HR Centers of Excellence including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and HR Operations to ensure seamless people support.

This is a highly relational and strategic HR role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, builds trust quickly, and brings both empathy and commercial acumen to people decisions.

Accountabilities

• Serve as the primary HR business partner for commercial and operations leaders, building trusted relationships and advising on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and team health.
• Translate people strategy into operational execution, ensuring alignment between business priorities and HR programs across assigned functions.
• Support workforce planning and provide input into annual operating plans, ensuring organizational structures meet evolving business needs.
• Drive performance management processes including reviews, talent calibrations, feedback cycles, and compensation discussions for employees up to senior director level.
• Coach managers on leadership capability, feedback delivery, and effective people management practices.
• Lead employee relations support, addressing early-stage issues such as conflict resolution, performance concerns, and policy guidance, while escalating complex matters appropriately.
• Embed culture, engagement, recognition, and DEI initiatives within client groups to strengthen alignment with organizational values.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategy, role definition, interview calibration, and offer alignment.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to identify skill gaps and deliver targeted development interventions.
• Work with HR Operations to ensure accurate employee data management, lifecycle processes, and system integrity across HRIS platforms.
  
  

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Requirements

• 5+ years of HR Business Partner or HR Generalist experience, ideally within consumer-packaged goods, food & beverage, or mission-driven organizations.
• Proven experience managing performance management cycles, including reviews, calibrations, and compensation discussions.
• Strong ability to independently manage employee relations matters and exercise sound judgment on escalation decisions.
• Demonstrated success in coaching managers and influencing leadership behaviors across organizations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies to operational and commercial goals.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex HR concepts for diverse audiences.
• Experience partnering across HR functions such as Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and HR Operations.
• Familiarity with HRIS and performance management systems (e.g., Workday, Rippling, or similar platforms).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and operate effectively in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP) is a plus.
  
  

Benefits

• Fully remote-first work environment with periodic company or team gatherings
• Competitive base salary with annual bonus eligibility

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• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (with strong employer contributions)
• Generous paid time off, including unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family support programs
• Wellness and mental health support, including employee assistance programs
• Monthly stipends for internet and cell phone expenses
• Annual wellness, learning, and lifestyle allowances
• Employee discounts and periodic product-based benefits
• Volunteer time off and paid civic engagement leave
• Strong mission-driven culture focused on social impact and collaboration.
  
  

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