Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Senior Human Resources Business Partner role involves strategic HR leadership to align talent with business transformation in a high-growth operations company, impacting organizational design and culture.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes advising business leaders on people strategy, leading organizational design and workforce planning, using people analytics, guiding talent development and succession planning, managing culture and change, and partnering cross-functionally for compliance and best practices.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary of $130,000–$180,000 plus performance bonus, full benefits including health, vision, dental, life, disability insurance, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 10+ years of progressive HR experience with 5+ years as an HRBP or strategic HR leader, proven influence with senior leaders, data-driven decision-making skills, and preferably experience in retail, operations, logistics, or manufacturing; certifications like SHRM-SCP or SPHR are a plus.
Career development
The role provides national career growth opportunities with high exposure to executives and influence within the company.
Work environment and culture
The company culture values grit, trust, and results, supporting a hybrid work model with some on-site presence in Midwest hubs.
Company information
The client is a mid-sized, high-growth company in operations with a national footprint, backed by strong leadership and long-term investment.
Job location and travel
The job requires some on-site presence in key Midwest hubs with a hybrid work model.
Unique job features
This role offers a high-exposure position with executive access and influence during a period of significant organizational change.
Company overview
Crucial Hire is a specialized talent acquisition firm focused on executive search and leadership recruitment for organizations seeking top-tier professionals. The company generates revenue by partnering with businesses to identify, assess, and place candidates in critical leadership roles, often charging fees based on successful placements or retained search agreements. Founded by industry veterans with backgrounds in human resources and executive search, Crucial Hire emphasizes a consultative approach and deep industry expertise. The firm is known for its tailored search processes, strong client relationships, and commitment to confidentiality and fit. Candidates should be aware that Crucial Hire values professionalism, discretion, and a results-driven mindset in both its internal team and the leaders it places.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your strategic HR partnership experience, especially your ability to influence senior leaders and drive organizational change across multiple locations, as Crucial Hire seeks a Senior HR Business Partner who shapes business growth.
Highlight your expertise in organizational design, people analytics, talent development, and change management, showcasing how you've used data-driven insights to solve people challenges and support business objectives in operations or logistics environments.
Apply through multiple channels including Crucial Hire's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you are considered through all available recruitment pipelines.
Connect with HR leaders and business unit managers at Crucial Hire on LinkedIn, initiating conversations by referencing recent company growth initiatives or asking about how the HR team is navigating organizational change during scaling. For example, you might say, 'I’m impressed by Crucial Hire’s growth in the Midwest and would love to hear how your HR team is supporting leadership through this transformation.'
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'strategic HR partner,' 'organizational design,' 'people analytics,' 'talent development,' and 'change management' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
Leverage Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate applying through multiple platforms, tailor your resume keywords for ATS, and identify LinkedIn connections within Crucial Hire, freeing you to focus your time on preparing for interviews and networking effectively.
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