[Hiring] HR Business Partner Lead @Humana

Role Description

The HR Business Partner Lead leads the people management agenda in a business unit/area and acts as a strategic advisor to senior leadership. This role helps shape and execute people strategies that support business priorities, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and enable a high-performing culture.

• Translate business priorities into workforce plans, organizational capabilities, leadership strategies, and talent initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing guidance on organizational effectiveness, talent management, succession planning, and workforce-related decisions.
• Lead organizational design efforts, including role clarity, decision rights, operating models, and team effectiveness initiatives.
• Drive leadership and succession strategies that strengthen organizational capability and support future business needs.
• Lead change management efforts by developing stakeholder engagement, communication, readiness, adoption, and sustainment strategies.
• Leverage workforce, talent, and business data to identify trends, assess organizational health, inform decisions, and measure outcomes.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence and other key stakeholders to develop and deliver integrated people solutions that support business objectives.
• Influence and support organizational decisions by identifying risks, evaluating options, and providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Facilitate collaboration across business areas and HR teams to improve effectiveness, alignment, and execution.
• Drive adoption of HR programs, processes, and best practices that support a consistent and positive associate experience.
• Advise leaders through organizational changes, leadership transitions, and evolving business priorities.
• Contribute to the advancement of HR capabilities through knowledge sharing, best practices, and scalable solutions that can be leveraged across the organization.
• Present workforce insights, organizational trends, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead confidential and special projects that improve organizational effectiveness and support business transformation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success advising senior leaders within complex, highly matrixed organizations.
• Deep understanding of workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership principles.
• Ability to leverage workforce and business data to identify trends, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision-making.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect workforce, operational, customer, and business considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and build consensus without direct authority.
• Exercises sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and complex situations.
• Builds strong partnerships across HR and business teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while maintaining focus on priorities.
• Proven ability to proactively identify issues, develop solutions, and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience coaching and advising senior leaders, including serving as an accountability partner for company values and leadership behaviors.
• Demonstrated ability to advise on workforce planning and succession strategies that build a strong pipeline of future leadership talent.
• Ability to lead and/or facilitate effective change initiatives and activate change through influence rather than direct oversight.
• Seven or more years of progressive HR experience, with emphasis on strategic business partnership, talent management, and data analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret performance analytics and identify meaningful insights that inform action.
• Proven track record contributing to improvements in talent retention and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms, business intelligence tools, and other technology required to perform the essential functions of the role.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in the healthcare industry and/or with a multi-site, multi-state employer.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Many other opportunities for personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions.

Additional Information

• Location: Remote position with travel for business needs.
• Work at Home Requirements: Minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps required.
• Travel: Occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.
• Pay Range: $115,200 - $158,400 per year, eligible for a bonus incentive plan.