Senior HR Business Partner

Curriculum Associates

. Serve as the primary strategic HR partner for an assigned business unit, aligning talent strategy with business objectives .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeNorth Billerica • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $110,500 - $196,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent management, workforce planning, and organizational design, with a strong ability to leverage data analytics for strategic decision-making. Proven track record in advising senior leaders on talent strategy and navigating complex employee relations issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent ManagementWorkforce PlanningOrganizational DesignChange ManagementEmployee Relations

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsWorkforce RedesignSuccession ManagementPerformance ManagementCapability Development

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered ToolsSelf-Service Platforms

Industry Keywords

HR Business PartneringTalent StrategyEmployee ExperienceRisk MitigationCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary strategic HR partner for an assigned business unit, aligning talent strategy with business objectives
Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, succession management, and capability development
Advise leaders on talent decisions affecting capacity, capability, cost, culture, and employee experience
Partner with business teams and Centers of Excellence on talent initiatives, including high-potential identification, leadership development, and performance management
Drive rollout and execution of people programs such as compensation and performance management
Use talent data and analytics to surface insights, anticipate risks, and inform strategic decisions
Support workforce redesign, organizational design, role and skill evolution, and team structure strategies
Help leaders assess how strategy, technology, and AI will change work, skills, and team structures
Translate business challenges into scalable talent solutions
Guide leaders and teams through change, including planning, communication, and adoption
Support complex and escalated employee relations issues while balancing business needs, risk mitigation, and fairness
Partner with HR Advisors, Legal, and Centers of Excellence to resolve escalated cases and identify trends
Ensure talent practices comply with employment laws and internal policies
Collaborate with the People & Culture team to deliver cohesive HR programs and consistent employee experiences
Lead or contribute to cross-functional HR projects and initiatives
Drive adoption and effective use of AI-powered tools and self-service platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
Deep knowledge of talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, and change management principles
Demonstrated ability to advise leaders on talent strategy and guide workforce redesign
Proven expertise navigating complex and escalated employee relations cases
Ability to manage cross-functional projects and initiatives through influence and collaboration
Ability to interpret and leverage data to generate insights and inform strategic people-related decisions
Strong influencing and communication skills
10+ years of progressive HR experience, focused on talent management, organizational design, or HR business partnering
Experience partnering with senior leaders on workforce planning, succession, and organizational change
Experience supporting workforce redesign, restructuring, or organizational transformation
Experience handling complex employee relations issues, including investigations and escalations
Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional HR projects and initiatives
Ability to use data and analytics to generate insights and inform strategic decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Company 401k plan with employer match
Flexible vacation and sick policy
Twelve paid holidays
Winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's
Additional perks and benefits