Sr. Director, HR Business Partner

OpenGov • Chicago, IL

1d • $200,000 - $246,000

About The Position

OpenGov is seeking a Sr. Director, HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to leaders and shape people priorities as the business scales. The role advises executives and leaders on complex HR matters, translates business goals into people strategy, and helps strengthen the company’s mission-driven culture. The position directly influences employee engagement, performance, and talent planning in a fast-changing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience advising senior and executive leadership.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, including employee relations, compensation, leave management, and employment law.
• Exceptional judgment and communication skills, including the ability to navigate difficult conversations and push back when needed.
• Strong priority-setting and project and time-management skills, with flexibility and adaptability to shifting business needs.
• High professional standards, a strong customer-experience mindset, and an energetic, positive attitude that supports building partnerships, relationships, and trust.
• Experience using AI-native tools to accelerate workflows and improve efficiency.
• Proficiency with HRIS, engagement survey tools, and performance-management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience scaling HR functions in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner strategically with leaders to achieve business results and strengthen team performance, culture, and retention.
• Develop and drive HR programs and initiatives covering performance management, compensation, employee development, and succession planning.
• Coach leaders to build performance-management capability, provide effective feedback, and address issues directly.
• Lead organizational design, reorganizations, and change-management efforts, including acquisition integration.
• Champion an AI-native culture within the Pune HR team and across the business, redesigning how teams work.
• Analyze people trends and metrics to identify opportunities and shape people strategy, programs, and policies.
• Help build and deliver company-wide training and development content, including tailored learning paths for client groups.
• Partner with Legal and HR Centers of Excellence to support consistent, compliant HR practices.
• Champion and advocate for OpenGov’s culture and values throughout the company.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families.
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.

What This Job Offers

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