Senior Business Partner, People Strategy

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates

Senior Business Partner managing HR strategies at Skadden, providing support across business service departments. Collaborating with People Teams and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic advisor and partner to business services departments.
Align HR best practices and processes with Firm goals and objectives.
Collaborate closely with People Team’s centers of excellence.
Develop and implement HR strategies that align with department and Firm goals.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Proactively engage with senior management to identify HR opportunities.
Oversee performance management process.
Identify learning and development needs and collaborate accordingly.
Lead and support organizational change initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of six years of related human resource experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
Generous paid time off.
Paid leave options, including parental.
In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
Robust well-being classes and programs.
Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

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Soft Skills

strategic advisorcollaborationperformance managementorganizational change leadershipproactive engagement