Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partner

Sunrise Senior Living • McLean, VA

20d • $124,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to Regional Field Leadership, aligning human capital strategies with organizational objectives and supporting communities and geographically dispersed employees across the U.S. The role leads regional and enterprise-wide initiatives in talent management, organizational effectiveness, and cultural transformation to support business performance and a high-performance culture. It uses data-driven insights and industry practices to inform leadership decisions on workforce planning, leadership development, and change management. The role also mentors and develops HR team members, particularly community and Area HR personnel, to support a cohesive and agile HR function aligned with the company’s mission and values.

The position partners with HR leadership and field leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, leadership development, talent strategy, performance, and organizational change. It leads and develops HR personnel, supports regional training and performance management, and promotes equitable engagement, communication, and people practices across communities. The role also supports complex employee relations matters, employment-law compliance, workforce transitions, workers’ compensation administration, and health and safety prevention efforts in collaboration with internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated success partnering with leaders across organizational levels to advance enterprise-wide talent strategy, workforce planning, and cultural transformation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making abilities, balancing strategic thinking with tactical execution.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and multi-state/province employment laws.
• Experience navigating complex employee relations matters 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, including experience facilitating leadership presentations, strategic planning discussions, and stakeholder alignment.
• Professional/technical HR knowledge, including labor/labour law, regulatory frameworks, internal policy application, and advising on legal and reputational risk.
• Ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing HR teams and partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, and HR Centers of Excellence.
• Coaching and development skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence change.
• Strong communication skills across settings, including advanced facilitation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or advanced HR certification, such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR.
• Prior HR Business Partner experience.
• Experience in multi-site management.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise-wide talent initiatives, partnering with HR Leadership to align workforce planning, organizational design, and leadership development with long-term business goals.
• Advise Portfolio/Regional Field Leadership on complex talent decisions, leadership effectiveness, and organizational change.
• Review and analyze portfolio/regional performance metrics, including turnover, Team Member Experience insights, and wage analytics, to support data-driven decisions.
• Lead, direct, develop, and coach community-level HR Generalists to support operational excellence and employee experience.
• Champion people-centric initiatives across communities and geographically dispersed teams, promoting equity in engagement, communication, and performance management practices.
• Facilitate regional training initiatives and performance management processes.
• Promote Sunrise’s mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through leadership modeling and scalable engagement strategies.
• Support resolution of complex employee relations matters, focusing on risk mitigation, legal compliance, and consistent policy application in collaboration with Employee Relations, Legal, and Compliance teams.
• Support organizational effectiveness solutions, including job design, team structure, and workforce optimization.
• Advise on workforce transitions, including reductions in force, severance planning, and adverse impact analyses.
• Lead proactive compliance efforts related to employment laws and internal policies, monitor emerging legislation, and translate regulatory changes into actionable HR policy.
• Assist in administering the workers’ compensation program.
• Monitor health and safety incidents and work with Risk Management on preventative measures.
• Maintain compliance with assigned required training and applicable training required by regulators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and discount program.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• myFlexPay, allowing employees to get paid within hours of a shift.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses may be offered, subject to position, program, and performance eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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