Principal Strategic HR Business Partner

Q2 Software•Austin, TX

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Strategic HR Business Partner focuses on transformational people activities that accelerate Q2’s business outcomes and long-term success. The role identifies, develops, and implements strategies that strengthen business results and HR effectiveness. It serves as a liaison between assigned executives and HR functions—including Benefits, Compensation, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management—to align business objectives with organizational and employee development, employee experience, and HR policies. The role may facilitate talent management and succession planning and participates in company-wide initiatives such as Objectives & Key Results, salary review, equity grants, development planning, and workforce planning. Success requires acting as a trusted coach, engaged partner, influential advisor, skilled facilitator and presenter, clear communicator, process-development advocate, and analytical problem solver. This position requires a resident working arrangement with at least three days per week onsite at Q2’s far north Austin, Texas office. Fluent written and oral English communication is required. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 years of related experience, or a master’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience.
Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to identify, develop, and implement opportunities that align HR practices with business strategy.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Ability to proactively address issues that could affect program success, future concepts, or outcomes.
Ability to navigate situations and devise solutions with limited information using sound judgment.
Future-focused perspective and ability to implement solutions in view of strategic business goals and long-term impacts.
Awareness of how changes in one area may affect multiple functions.
Fluent written and oral communication in English.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Must work onsite at least three days per week at the far north Austin, Texas office.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior and executive leadership to develop and implement HR policies and procedures that support business objectives.
Identify opportunities to build morale and improve productivity and retention; challenge the status quo to create better outcomes.
Help senior and executive leaders develop solutions using organizational development, cultural, and process-oriented perspectives.
Coach and mentor senior and executive leaders to improve their skills and abilities.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct research and analysis to support effective HR policies and procedures.
Monitor the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives and recommend improvements.
Partner with other HR functions to promote collaboration and alignment around business outcomes.
Work with HR Business Partners to support consistent application of processes, policies, and procedures across client groups.