Senior Director HR Business Partner

Sunrise Senior Living•Mclean, VA

61d

About The Position

The Senior Director Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and senior leaders, aligning human capital strategies with organizational objectives, while also supporting both corporate team members and geographically dispersed employees across the U.S. This role leads enterprise-wide initiatives in talent management, organizational effectiveness and cultural transformation, ensuring that HR solutions drive business performance and foster a high-performance culture. By leveraging data-driven insights and industry best practices, the Senior Director HRBP also influences leadership in decision-making processes related to workforce planning, leadership development and change management. Additionally, this position mentors and develops HR team members, promoting a cohesive and agile HR function that supports the company's mission and values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required; Master's degree or advanced HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred
Minimum of ten years of progressive Human Resources experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR Business Partner or Director-level capacity, supporting executive leaders and geographically dispersed teams
Demonstrated success in partnering with C-suite leaders and functional executives to drive enterprise-wide talent strategy, workforce planning and cultural transformation
Exceptional organizational, analytical and decision-making abilities, with a consistent ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution
Extensive knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws, with a track record of navigating complex employee relations and advising on high-impact organizational decisions
Strong consultative and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence and lead through change at all organizational levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience facilitating leadership presentations, strategic planning discussions and critical stakeholder alignment

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or advanced HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Drive enterprise-wide talent strategy by partnering with the ELT and senior leaders to align workforce planning, organizational design and leadership development with Sunrise's long-term business goals
Serve as a strategic advisor to ELT members and department heads, offering insight and influence on complex talent decisions, leadership effectiveness and organizational change
Lead and inspire a high-performing HR team, providing direction, development and coaching to HR Generalists and office services professionals in support of operational excellence and optimal employee experience
Champion people-centric initiatives across corporate and geographically dispersed teams, ensuring equity in engagement, communication and performance management practices
Architect organizational effectiveness solutions, including job design, team structure and workforce optimization, to increase agility, alignment and capability across the organization
Design and deliver engagement strategies tailored for both on-site and remote team members to build connection, morale and a sense of shared purpose
Steer cultural transformation efforts by promoting Sunrise's mission, values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) through leadership modeling and scalable engagement strategies
Oversee complex employee relations matters, focusing on risk mitigation, legal compliance and consistency in policy application, in close collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams
Advise on critical workforce transitions, including reductions in force, severance planning and adverse impact analyses, balancing business needs with people impact
Lead proactive compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to federal, state and local employment laws as well as internal policy frameworks while continuously monitoring emerging legislation to translate regulatory shifts into actionable HR policy
Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met
Perform other duties as assigned