HR Partner

Protective Life

. Provide strategic guidance and consultative support to assigned segment or functional leaders and their direct reports .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,500 - $126,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR business partnership, employee relations, and organizational strategy, with a strong focus on talent management, performance improvement, and change management. Proficient in utilizing workforce data to drive engagement and organizational health initiatives.

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HR Business PartnershipEmployee Relations ManagementTalent ManagementOrganizational Change ManagementAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Human Resources ExperienceTalent Performance AdvisingWorkforce Engagement StrategiesOrganizational AnalysisSuccession Planning

Soft Skills

Consultation SkillsNegotiation SkillsConflict ResolutionInfluencing SkillsCoaching Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Organizational EffectivenessEmployee RelationsChange ManagementWorkforce ImplicationsHR Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic guidance and consultative support to assigned segment or functional leaders and their direct reports
Serve as the primary relationship manager between the assigned business area and HR
Translate business objectives, workforce implications, and organizational risks into people strategies and action plans
Coach leaders and managers on organizational, talent, performance, workforce, and team effectiveness matters
Apply HR policies and procedures consistently and identify matters requiring escalation or additional expertise
Coordinate HR Partner team deliverables and ensure consistent service across assigned business areas
Lead talent reviews, succession discussions, performance calibration, and development planning
Handle complex employee relations matters and partner with Employee Relations, Legal, Compliance, and other specialists
Lead or support organization analysis and design, including roles, teams, spans, layers, decision rights, and ways of working
Use workforce and human capital data to recommend actions related to capability, engagement, productivity, retention, and organizational health
Support organizational change through stakeholder impact analysis, communications, transition-risk management, and adoption actions
Lead or contribute to key HR projects, programs, and initiatives
Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and work coordination to the HR Generalist
Partner across HR Centers of Excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Six or more years of progressive human resources experience, including significant HR business partnership and employee relations responsibility
Experience advising leaders on talent, performance, organization, workforce, engagement, and change matters
Experience independently managing complex and sensitive employee relations matters
Strong analytical, problem-solving, consultation, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to build credibility and influence at multiple organizational levels, including senior leaders
Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise appropriate autonomy
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Mental health benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
Cultural observance day
Contributions to healthcare accounts
Pension plan
401(k) plan with Company matching
ProHealth Rewards platform with cash rewards
Annual incentive based on individual and Company performance