Principal Human Resources Business Partner

Seneca Holdings

Principal HR Business Partner joining HR team at Seneca Holdings. Collaborating with leaders to drive people strategies and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders; provide counsel on organizational health, team effectiveness, and people risks while balancing business needs and employee support in alignment with Seneca Holdings culture
Build strong business acumen (industry dynamics, competitive strengths) to ensure HR recommendations are grounded in the realities of the business
Coach leaders on leadership expectations, feedback, performance management, and development—ensuring consistent standards and high-quality people decisions
Owns execution of annual performance processes including communications, training and accountability for quality completion
Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
Understand the entire talent system and each state of the employee lifecycle. Apply high-impact programs to increase engagement and productivity during each stage
Identify opportunities to simplify people processes and improve the employee/manager experience, while leveraging people, process, and technology improvements
Provide expert guidance on employee relations, investigations, and performance issues; ensure fair, consistent application of policies and practices while monitoring legal and compliance implications. Partners with HR and legal resources as needed/required
Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs
Participate in evaluation, monitoring and delivery of manager training programs to ensure success. Follow up to ensure training objectives are met
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application
Advanced understanding of core HR disciplines (performance and development, retention, compensation/benefits, employee relations, salary administration, organizational effectiveness)
Demonstrated ability to consult with executive-level leaders to identify, develop and execute HR strategies that support business needs
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution, verbal communication, written communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to own and execute large-scale projects and processes
High credibility as a trusted advisor and ability to influence. Balances business partnership and employee advocacy consistent with Seneca’s culture and values
Strong business acumen. Understands organizational strategy, industry dynamics, and how the business creates value
Able to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
Strong change leadership and ability to simplify complex processes into manageable, scalable solutions delivered with quality
Working knowledge of federal government contracting experience is a plus
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required
10+ years of experience in employee relations, organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee engagement, and workforce planning
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay, benefits, and perks
flexible work-life balance
professional development opportunities
performance and recognition programs
comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident)
health savings and flexible spending accounts
retirement 401K plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

performance managementemployee relationsorganizational effectivenesstalent managementworkforce planningcompensationbenefitssalary administrationdata analysisproject management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingconflict resolutionverbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsinfluencingtrusted advisorchange leadershipcoaching

Certifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHR