Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Mazda North American Operations

Senior Human Resources Business Partner at MazdaUSA providing strategic HR advice and direction. Focuses on employee relations, talent management, and compliance with labor laws.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $108,900 - $166,125 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in strategic HR management, providing expert advice on employee relations, talent management, and compliance. Capable of influencing leadership decisions and developing innovative HR solutions to complex business challenges.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic HR DirectionEmployee RelationsTalent ManagementWorkforce PlanningSHRM Certified Professional

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Hard Skills

Human Resources ManagementPerformance ManagementData AnalysisSuccession PlanningEmployee Investigations

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingInfluencing Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM Certified ProfessionalSHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalProfessional in Human ResourcesSenior Professional in Human Resources

Industry Keywords

Labor LawsComplianceBusiness PartneringOrganizational DevelopmentPeople Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic business partner to various business unit groups
Provide expert advice on HR-related matters, including employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, and compliance with labor laws and company policies
Shape and drive strategic HR direction that optimizes people, structure, and culture
Act as the primary HR contact and strategic advisor for assigned business units
Maintain a deep understanding of the organization's current needs and future direction
Influence leadership discussions by providing proactive insight and recommending aligned people strategies
Gather and analyze data to develop effective plans for resolution
Advise on complex, ambiguous people-related challenges
Lead and implement development and succession plans
Consult on and help shape performance management activities
Conduct thorough investigations related to employee relations issues
Mentor and coach less experienced HRBPs

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years progressive experience in human resources roles required
5+ years experience in an HR Business Partner or related role directly supporting senior leadership with demonstrated ability to operate independently required
2+ years experience providing strategic HR recommendations and innovative solutions for business and operational challenges for complex business and operational challenges with minimal oversight required
Bachelor Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Human Resources Management Preferred
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Preferred Upon Hire
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Preferred Upon Hire
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Preferred Upon Hire
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Preferred Upon Hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities