People Business Partner

Dayforce

People Business Partner providing strategic consultation on workforce planning and talent management initiatives. Collaborating with leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent management, with a strong focus on employee relations and compliance with employment laws. Proven ability to influence leadership and drive organizational change initiatives while enhancing employee experience and business performance.

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Workforce PlanningEmployee Relations ManagementOrganizational EffectivenessTalent ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Workforce AnalyticsPerformance ManagementConflict ResolutionPolicy InterpretationOrganizational DesignTalent AssessmentInvestigationsRisk MitigationEmployee Experience StrategiesCompliance with Employment Laws

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationRelationship ManagementCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft TeamsSlackDayforceSuccessFactors

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesOrganizational Health MetricsTalent GapsSuccession PlanningEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive team, directors and managers, providing strategic consultation and recommendations on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent management, and employee experience initiatives that support business objectives.
Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, talent assessment, and development strategies that improve leader effectiveness and organizational performance.
Manage employee relations matters of moderate to high complexity, including policy interpretation, workplace issues, performance concerns, corrective actions, investigations, conflict resolution while balancing employee experience, business needs, compliance and risk mitigation.
Leverage workforce analytics, engagement data, turnover trends, and organizational health metrics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and influence business and talent decisions.
Partner with leaders to identify workforce needs, talent gaps, succession opportunities, and retention risks.
Consult with leaders on organizational design, team effectiveness, role clarity, workforce optimization, and talent strategies that improve performance, collaboration, and scalability.
Drive effective goal setting, talent reviews, performance evaluations, and performance management practices that strengthen accountability, employee growth, and organizational success.
Partner with leaders to plan and execute organizational change initiatives, ensuring effective communication, employee adoption, and successful implementation.
Partner with People Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated People solutions that support business objectives.
Analyze turnover trends, exit feedback, and workforce data to identify retention opportunities and recommend strategies that improve employee experience and business performance.
Support the standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of People programs, policies, processes, and tools to improve effectiveness and scalability.
Facilitate live and virtual workshops, training sessions, and talent discussions that drive engagement, knowledge transfer, and business alignment.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while promoting consistent, equitable, and effective People practices across assigned client groups.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent years’ experience.
5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years in a Human Resources Business Partner or comparable strategic consulting role, preferably supporting nonexempt, multi state, and remote workforces.
SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) or PHR (Professional in Human Resources) by HRCI preferred.
Experience supporting senior executives, directors and managers in fast-paced business environments.
Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR practices, including employee relations, wage and hour compliance, leave and accommodation laws, discrimination and harassment prevention, performance management, investigations, and terminations.
Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and implement business aligned people strategies.
Experience managing employee relations matters, workplace investigations, organizational risk issues, and conflict resolution.
Strong business acumen with experience in workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and change management.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk, identify practical solutions, and provide sound recommendations.
Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to effectively engage audiences and influence leaders at multiple organizational levels.
Ability to balance strategic partnership responsibilities with operational execution.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to plan and manage at both strategic and tactical operational levels while overcoming obstacles and adapting to changing business needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and navigate ambiguity effectively.
Experience supporting organizational change initiatives and business transformation efforts preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and modern communication tools for virtual teams, including Microsoft Teams and Slack.
Proficiency in HR systems, including Dayforce and SuccessFactors preferred.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as needed and travel up to 10%, which may include occasional overnight travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities