Senior Manager, People Business Partner

Make-A-Wish America

Senior Manager, People Business Partner at Make-A-Wish America. Advising on HR initiatives and fostering a high-performing culture.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeArizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,196 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources management, including strategic workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management. Possesses strong capabilities in organizational design and alignment with business strategies, supported by extensive HR experience and relevant educational qualifications.

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Human Resources ManagementStrategic Workforce PlanningEmployee RelationsOrganizational DesignPerformance Management

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Hard Skills

Workforce StrategyCareer DevelopmentCompensation PlanningPolicy InterpretationLeave of Absence Management

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingInclusivity

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Employment LawsBusiness TransformationTalent ManagementEmployee EngagementPerformance Recognition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion a high performing, inclusive culture, aligned with organizational values and strategy.
Ensure alignment between performance, recognition and career development.
Support organizational changes and business transformation initiatives.
Partner with business leaders on workforce strategies, leveraging key people metrics to inform and drive proactive, strategic workforce planning aligned to business needs.
Advise leaders on organizational design to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and scalable growth.
Collaborate with talent acquisition to support hiring strategies that align with business needs.
Partner with total rewards to support compensation planning, career development and recognition.
Address employee relations issues with a balanced, business focused and employee centered approach.
Coach people leaders on performance management, employee development, and talent management.
Provide guidance and support on employee matters, leave of absence management, policy interpretation and workplace concerns.
Deliver Human Resources projects, programs, and strategies in alignment with team and organizational goals.
Maintains knowledge of best practices, federal, state, and local employment laws/regulations; integrates into employee policies and practices.
Champion key business initiatives and workgroups to drive people strategy
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
7+ years of human resource experience with 5+ years of HR business partner experience required.
Master’s degree in Human Resources, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish America
Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance
Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The organization will send a laptop, 24” monitor, and a docking station/adaptor to new hires