Regional HR Business Partner

Progress

Regional HR Business Partner for Americas aligning HR strategies with business objectives. Collaborating with leaders to drive employee engagement and manager effectiveness in hybrid role.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeBurlington • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,250 - $110,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Global BPs, fellow Regional BPs, COEs and local leaders, managers and employees to plan for and execute HR programs, initiatives, etc.
Act as the subject matter expert on US labor law
Lead or contribute to site HR activities/events
Collaborate with teams outside of HR on cross-functional projects and shared work, e.g., onboarding a new employee
Collaborate with Global HRBPs, Talent & Culture team and other HR COEs on HR program readiness, leadership/manager support and execution
Review and analyze regional and country-level employee engagement results
Prepare country/regional reports, share with Global HRBPs and local leadership/management
Support improvement efforts
Develop knowledge of Progress's various organization and build relationships with key stakeholders
Use insights to Identify needs, make recommendations and implement agreed upon solutions within the business and/or HR team
Advise and support managers and employees through performance assessment/feedback program execution
Act as the knowledge resource and advisor to managers during the annual merit cycle, promotion planning, and ad hoc role and compensation requests
Facilitate New Manager Orientation and New Manager Assimilation sessions as needed
Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and conflict resolution
Support legal team on employment related legal matters
Play a key role in various aspects of the M&A lifecycle
Collaborate closely with the HR Services team on transactional/operational HR responsibilities, primarily as an escalation point
Identify areas for process and program improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in relevant course of study
3+ years in a regional HR role; experience in other aspects of HR a plus
Experience working with all levels of leaders and employees; strong relationship-building skills
Experience handling complex employee relations matters
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Able to manage multiple responsibilities, projects, etc. at one time
Can flex between teamwork - true team player managing their own work priorities and also willing to pitch in to help the team - and working autonomously
Experience working in a global organization, collaborating across time zones and cultures
Excited about learning and exploring how AI technology can benefit Progress, the HR organization and help you in your day-to-day work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan)
Tuition Reimbursement program
Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance
Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays
A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health

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Hard Skills & Tools

US labor lawemployee engagement analysisperformance assessmentconflict resolutionM&A lifecycleHR program executiononboardingreport preparationprocess improvement

Soft Skills

relationship-buildingcommunicationteamworkautonomyproject managementadvisory skillscollaborationflexibilityproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree