People & Culture Business Partner

Grand Circle • Boston, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Grand Circle Corporation is seeking a People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner to support its Finance and Operations teams. Reporting to the Sr. Director, P&C Business Partnering, this role collaborates with functional leaders to develop and implement human capital strategies that strengthen team performance, elevate organizational culture, and support growth. The position combines strategic advising to senior leaders with hands-on management of day-to-day P&C needs across dynamic teams.

The P&C Business Partner supports a culture of creativity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence, helping the organization attract, engage, and retain talent while staying aligned with its mission and values. The role is hybrid in Boston, with candidates required to live in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island and work onsite in the Boston office three days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 4 years as an HR Business Partner supporting dynamic, technical, or creative functions.
• Experience partnering with remote and hybrid teams.
• Candidates must be located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Rhode Island and able to work onsite in the Boston office three days per week.
• Strong relationship-building and consultation skills across all levels.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and organizational design principles.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving environments with technical and creative teams.
• Proficiency in HR technologies, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or HR certification, such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR.
• Experience supporting Finance, Operations, or related functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute people strategies that advance business goals and functional excellence.
• Advise leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent deployment, onboarding, and team optimization.
• Align P&C initiatives with functional priorities across the Finance and Operations teams.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to define talent needs and support recruitment for specialized and technical roles.
• Facilitate succession planning, capability assessments, and development strategies for technical, creative, and leadership roles.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen performance management, including goal-setting, career pathing, and coaching.
• Advise on employee relations issues and promote fairness, consistency, and adherence to company policies.
• Support culture, engagement, and change-management initiatives.
• Coach managers on performance challenges, workplace dynamics, and communication approaches.
• Promote employee engagement across distributed, hybrid, and remote teams.
• Implement and reinforce P&C programs, policies, and practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Provide guidance on compensation structures in collaboration with P&C leadership.
• Use workforce data, KPIs, and analytics to identify trends, diagnose risks, and recommend solutions that improve performance, retention, and organizational health.
• Prepare regular reporting on P&C activities, insights, and business impact.
• Identify skills gaps, training needs, and professional development opportunities aligned with department objectives.
• Partner with Learning & Development to design and deliver training that strengthens leadership capabilities, technical skills, and team collaboration.

Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus.
• Comprehensive and heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
• On-site gym access, holistic wellness sessions, and group fitness classes.
• Substantial paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and Summer Fridays.
• Up to 12–16 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of base salary.
• 50% off trips for the employee and a companion, 25% off for additional immediate family members, and exclusive quarterly associate travel deals.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Tuition assistance for professional and personal development.
• Professional development opportunities through overseas travel and access to Pinnacle Leadership & Team Development.
• Commuter benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Pet insurance.
• Home and auto discounts.
• Paid volunteer time off.

What This Job Offers

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