People Business Partner Consultant

Pacific Life • Newport Beach, NC

3d

About The Position

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented People Business Partner Consultant to join our team in Newport Beach, CA or Charlotte, NC. We are seeking a highly skilled People Business Partner Consultant to serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across global teams. In this role, you will shape and execute talent strategies, drive organizational effectiveness, and provide data‑backed insights that support high‑impact business outcomes. This is a senior‑level role requiring advanced HR expertise, executive‑level influencing skills, and the ability to translate complex people and organizational challenges into actionable, future‑focused solutions. How you’ll help move us forward: Talent Strategy, Leadership Development & Workforce Planning Lead global talent planning cycles including succession planning, capability assessments, and workforce design. Guide senior leaders in developing talent pipelines and building critical skills such as AI fluency, digital capabilities, and adaptability. Provide coaching and tools that enhance leadership effectiveness, team performance, and organizational capability. Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership Assess organizational structures and operating models; recommend improvements that enhance effectiveness and scalability. Support senior leaders in navigating transformation and change, including readiness, communication, and cultural alignment. Drive initiatives that strengthen workforce agility and cross‑team collaboration. AI‑Enabled Insights & People Analytics Use advanced analytics and AI‑enabled tools to uncover workforce trends and inform senior-level decisions. Convert data into clear, compelling insights and recommendations for business leaders. Culture & Global Employee Experience Co‑lead global culture initiatives that reinforce high performance and enterprise collaboration. Provide senior‑level guidance on employee experience and organizational engagement themes. Identify opportunities to remove systemic barriers and improve organizational climate across global teams. The experience you bring: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in HR, Business, or related field preferred. 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including consulting directly with senior leaders. Strong background in talent strategy, organizational design, workforce planning, or leadership development. Advanced proficiency with analytics, insights, and AI‑enabled HR tools. Exceptional influencing skills and executive presence, with the ability to lead through ambiguity. Experience working in complex, global, or matrixed organizations. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. What Makes You Stand Out Experience supporting Technology client groups Proven ability to diagnose organizational challenges and architect scalable solutions. Strong data storytelling skills—able to turn analytics into clear, compelling leadership insights. Demonstrated ability to drive culture, inclusion, and change‑readiness across global teams. Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging HR technology, AI, and digital transformation. You can be who you are. People come first here. We’re committed to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment at www.pacificlife.com . What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife. #LI-AJ1

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including consulting directly with senior leaders.
• Strong background in talent strategy, organizational design, workforce planning, or leadership development.
• Advanced proficiency with analytics, insights, and AI‑enabled HR tools.
• Exceptional influencing skills and executive presence, with the ability to lead through ambiguity.
• Experience working in complex, global, or matrixed organizations.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Technology client groups
• Proven ability to diagnose organizational challenges and architect scalable solutions.
• Strong data storytelling skills—able to turn analytics into clear, compelling leadership insights.
• Demonstrated ability to drive culture, inclusion, and change‑readiness across global teams.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging HR technology, AI, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy, Leadership Development & Workforce Planning Lead global talent planning cycles including succession planning, capability assessments, and workforce design.
• Guide senior leaders in developing talent pipelines and building critical skills such as AI fluency, digital capabilities, and adaptability.
• Provide coaching and tools that enhance leadership effectiveness, team performance, and organizational capability.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership Assess organizational structures and operating models; recommend improvements that enhance effectiveness and scalability.
• Support senior leaders in navigating transformation and change, including readiness, communication, and cultural alignment.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen workforce agility and cross‑team collaboration.
• AI‑Enabled Insights & People Analytics Use advanced analytics and AI‑enabled tools to uncover workforce trends and inform senior-level decisions.
• Convert data into clear, compelling insights and recommendations for business leaders.
• Culture & Global Employee Experience Co‑lead global culture initiatives that reinforce high performance and enterprise collaboration.
• Provide senior‑level guidance on employee experience and organizational engagement themes.
• Identify opportunities to remove systemic barriers and improve organizational climate across global teams.

Benefits

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

What This Job Offers

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