Senior Director, HR Business Partner Practice

The Jackson Laboratory

Senior Director leading HR strategy and programs at JAX, a nonprofit biomedical research institution with a focus on genomic solutions. Enhancing organizational culture and effectiveness through strategic HR initiatives.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, Maine, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $157,688 - $277,662 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner strategically with senior executives and business leaders as a trusted advisor
Lead, mentor, and coach HRBPs
Develop and enhance innovative HR programs and processes
Champion initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention, team development, and organizational culture
Ensure consistent application of employee relations practices
Strengthen the organization's change management capabilities
Partner with senior leaders on organizational design
Participate in organizational and HR strategic planning
Travel as necessary to support effective HR service delivery
Champion the use of HR data and analytics to identify trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience
At least 8 years of experience as an HR leader
BS Degree required, master's degree preferred
Professional HR certification is a plus
Strong analytical capability, with experience using HR data and workforce analytics
Proven executive presence with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders
Deep expertise in organizational effectiveness, change management, talent strategy, and workforce planning
Ability to translate business strategy into practical, scalable people solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR data analyticsworkforce analyticsorganizational designchange managementtalent strategyworkforce planningemployee relations practicesHR programs developmentemployee engagement initiativesorganizational culture enhancement

Soft Skills

strategic partnershipmentoringcoachinginfluencingexecutive presenceanalytical capabilityteam developmentorganizational effectivenesscommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Professional HR certification