Sr Consultant, Human Resources Business Partner - Technology & Operations

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Consultant, Human Resources Business Partner will serve as a strategic thought partner to Technology and Operations leaders. They will help shape organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, workforce strategy, and long-term talent outcomes. Success in this position will require the ability to influence senior leaders through complex organizational challenges while balancing associate experience, business performance, and enterprise priorities. The HRBP role also requires continuous learning and responsible experimentation with AI, including building personal fluency, helping leaders and teams understand how AI is reshaping work and skills, and translating emerging capabilities into practical workforce and organizational strategies. This is a hybrid work opportunity. As a Sr Consultant, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will serve as a strategic advisor to one or more business units, aligning HR solutions with organizational goals driving strategic people, organization, and talent priorities that enable business success. You’ll lead and support complex HR initiatives that enhance organizational performance, foster talent development, and elevate the associate experience. You’ll understand key business strategies, drivers, and goals so you can develop and implement innovative, high-impact solutions that promote a high-performing, inclusive culture. This role partners closely with HR Centers of Expertise (COEs) and key stakeholders to offer strategic leadership, critical thinking, project management, data analysis, organizational change, and talent development.

Requirements

Undergraduate studies in human resources, business administration or related field, along with HR certification, preferred.
Ten or more years of diverse HR experience.
Generally, has experience in one or more HR technical areas.
Proven ability to advise, champion culture, enable talent, and lead change while maintaining confidentiality.
Skilled in consulting, coaching, and influencing across all levels.
Strong understanding of business strategy and alignment with HR strategies, excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Experienced in leading projects, setting priorities, and using workforce data to identify trends, influence outcomes, and implement effective solutions.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Nice To Haves

HR certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a trusted, strategic advisor to senior business executives, shaping and delivering HR strategies that align with business-specific goals.
Provides strategic insights and coaching to address complex challenges and enable informed, high-impact decision-making.
Partners with executives and leaders to foster a workplace culture rooted in Nationwide’s values, creating inclusive and meaningful associate experiences.
Assess talent needs and support leaders with succession planning, performance management, and leadership development.
Builds strong cross-functional partnerships to align HR programs and tools with business priorities.
Leverages strong business and industry knowledge to develop and deliver integrated and connected strategies and solutions that enhance business results by focusing on key talent initiatives.
Designs and implements workforce and succession readiness strategies that attract, grow, develop, retain top talent in collaboration with business executives and COEs.
Leads complex change initiatives that drive transformation, equipping leaders with effective communication strategies to engage and guide teams.
Uses data, metrics, and insights to anticipate workforce needs, shape innovative, people-centered business solutions, influence decisions, measures results, and identify areas of potential risk.
Ensures responsible, ethical, and compliant HR practices align with regulatory and reputational standards.
Maintains high levels of confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive business information and organizational matters.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

medical/dental/vision
life insurance
short and long term disability coverage
paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
nine paid holidays
8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
401(k) with company match
company-paid pension plan
business casual attire