Senior Human Resource Business Partner

Southland Industries•Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Sr. HR Business Partner will support the growth and evolution of a new and rapidly expanding business line at Southland Industries. This role helps shape the business by building and implementing foundational people processes, programs, and practices while advising senior leaders and translating business objectives into workforce and talent solutions. The HRBP supports organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, leadership development, employee engagement, and change management, partnering with Talent, Total Rewards, Shared Services, People Operations, Employee Relations, and other Centers of Excellence to adapt enterprise resources to the needs of a growing business. The position calls for an entrepreneurial, adaptable HR professional comfortable navigating ambiguity, balancing strategic work with operational execution, and wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Relevant experience may include growth-oriented businesses, start-up or greenfield operations, business transformations, manufacturing or operational environments, or organizations undergoing significant scale and change. Success includes stronger and more effective leadership teams, improved succession pipelines and organizational effectiveness measures, successful change initiatives, workforce plans that support business growth, and alignment between enterprise and business priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive HR experience.
Experience advising senior leaders and leadership teams.
Strong expertise in organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, and change leadership.
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting acquisitions or integrations.
Experience in construction, engineering, industrial, energy, manufacturing, or project-based businesses.
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification.
Experience facilitating organization design and leadership effectiveness initiatives.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to develop workforce strategies aligned with business objectives.
Assess future workforce capability requirements and talent risks; identify workforce trends and develop proactive talent solutions.
Facilitate strategic workforce planning discussions with leadership teams.
Lead organizational design and workforce optimization efforts, assessing structures, decision rights, spans of control, and leadership effectiveness.
Facilitate leadership team effectiveness discussions and partner with leaders to improve organizational performance and scalability.
Lead people-related aspects of organizational transformations, including acquisitions, integrations, restructures, and leadership transitions.
Develop change management strategies and implementation plans; assess organizational readiness and adoption risks; coach leaders through significant change.
Facilitate talent review and succession planning processes; identify critical talent risks and leadership gaps.
Partner with Talent Centers of Excellence to accelerate leadership readiness and drive development strategies for key talent populations.
Collaborate with Talent, Total Rewards, Shared Services, Employee Relations, and People Operations leaders.
Influence enterprise programs based on business needs and feedback, translate enterprise strategies into business execution, and serve as an enterprise steward while advocating for business priorities.

Benefits

401(k) plan with 50% company match, no cap, and immediate 100% vesting.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 100% paid for the employee.
Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability.
Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance.
Disability income protection insurance.
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care.
Paid parental leave.
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses.
Wellness benefits.