Director HR Business Partner, Corporate Functions

Western Union • Atlanta, GA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Director, Human Resources Business Partner, you will support Western Union’s global corporate functions aligning people strategy with organizational objectives. You’ll play a key role in driving strategic initiatives, supporting over 2,000 employees worldwide, and advising senior leaders on critical HR matters. You will partner closely with HR Operations, HR Centers of Expertise, and regional HR colleagues to implement effective solutions that support business performance and talent development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• 10 plus years of progressive HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated success supporting corporate functions in a global enterprise environment.
• Strategic Thinking (The “Why”) Leads with a forward‑looking HR vision—anticipating workforce needs, identifying organizational patterns, and proactively preparing for future talent, culture, and compliance challenges to support long‑term business growth.
• Tactical Execution (The “How”) Executes with precision—overseeing day‑to‑day HR operations, managing complex projects, and providing quick, effective solutions to meet immediate organizational needs and deliver measurable results.
• Proven ability to develop and implement Human Resources strategies that drive business performance.
• Strong business acumen and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to Human Resources challenges.
• History of coaching senior leaders and influence through data and insights.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in organizational design and change management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Function as a strategic HR advisor to global leadership.
• Collaborate with HR Operations, HR Centers of Expertise, and regional HR teams to deliver scalable, data-driven HR solutions aligned with Western Union’s business goals.
• Use workforce analytics and trends to guide strategic decisions, develop proactive talent solutions, and measure the effectiveness of HR programs.
• Coach and counsel senior leadership (VP and above) on HR policies, organizational design, and talent development strategies.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide initiatives and global compliance standards.
• Support organizational changes, including workforce planning, restructuring, and talent movement.
• Partner with HR Operations teams to ensure seamless support for Director and below populations.
• Champion Western Union’s culture, values, and inclusion initiatives across all supported business units.

Benefits

• You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/).
• Family First Program
• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director