Senior HR Business Partner

About this role The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor and critical connection between human resources functions and business unit leaders, bridging HR expertise with operational excellence to drive organizational performance within Carrier’s global operations. The role partners closely with Sensitech and CST leadership to develop and execute people strategies that support business goals across global regions, translating strategic direction into practical high‑impact HR solutions. A hybrid schedule is followed: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Execution: Implement HR strategies and programs aligned with Carrier’s global direction, translating business needs into actionable HR plans with measurable outcomes that support organizational objectives. Organizational Design & Workforce Planning: Support leaders in executing organizational structure changes, workforce planning, and resource optimization using data and analytics to ensure the right talent capabilities meet current and future business needs. Global Talent Development: Operationalize talent programs including succession planning, leadership development, and skills readiness initiatives to build leadership bench strength and functional capabilities across the global employee population. Culture & Engagement Leadership: Execute initiatives that promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, and performance while supporting change management and employee engagement efforts that resonate across diverse cultural contexts. Cultural Intelligence Application: Demonstrate cultural connectedness by understanding and effectively navigating diverse cultural norms, communication styles, and work practices across the global employee population, adapting leadership approaches to foster inclusive collaboration and mutual respect. Strategic Leadership Coaching: Provide practical coaching to senior leaders to enhance team effectiveness, employee retention, and leadership capability while building relationships of trust as a credible advisor. HR Program Integration: Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and Global People Services to ensure consistent and effective delivery of HR programs across regions, connecting stakeholder needs with centralized resources. Employee Relations & Global Compliance: Guide interpretation and application of HR policies, manage complex employee relations issues, and ensure compliance with U.S. and international labor laws across multiple jurisdictions. Inclusion & Diversity Execution: Support implementation of Carrier’s global inclusion and diversity initiatives by fostering inclusive practices, promoting diverse talent pipelines, and ensuring equitable access to development opportunities across culturally diverse teams. Onboarding & Cultural Integration: Lead onboarding and cultural integration for new hires and leaders across diverse backgrounds, ensuring alignment with The Carrier Way while respecting cultural differences. Special Projects & Transformation: Contribute to strategic HR initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions integration, continuous improvement programs, and operational transformation efforts. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree 8+ years of progressive HR experience with 5+ years in a senior HRBP or HR leadership role supporting business units. 3+ years of demonstrated experience supporting global business units, multinational teams, or diverse employee populations across multiple countries and cultural contexts. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field. Current professional certification such as SPHR, SHRM‑SCP, or GPHR. Experience in technology, transportation, manufacturing, or supply chain sectors. Familiarity with Workday or similar enterprise HRIS platforms. Multilingual skills enabling direct communication with diverse global employee population. Experience in unionized environments and navigating collective bargaining, works councils, and labor relations complexities. Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws, HR best practices, and international compliance frameworks. Proven ability to influence senior leaders, drive strategic HR initiatives, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with experience using data, metrics, MS Office Suite and AI/LLM to inform HR decisions and measure program effectiveness. Exceptional communication skills. Experience working effectively in matrixed cross‑functional environments. Demonstrated ability to lead HR programs and initiatives from ideation through full implementation delivering measurable business impact. Experience leading skills transformation initiatives including upskilling and reskilling programs aligned with evolving business needs and digital transformation. Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 annually. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Wellness incentives Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account Tuition Assistance Short-term and long-term disability; Life Insurance; Accidental Death and Dismemberment Paid vacation days up to 15 days, paid sick days up to 5 days, paid personal leave up to 5 days, paid holidays up to 13 days, birth and adoption leave, parental leave, family and medical leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, military leave, purchased vacation Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr