HR Business Partner - A&

Senior HR Business Partner – A&W

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey?

In the Air & Water Ecosystem, we are building a fast-growing business designed to move quickly, think differently, and create exceptional experiences for our customers and employees. The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) partners with leaders across the Air & Water Customer Success and Operations organizations to provide strategic and day-to-day HR support, while leading talent management and key employee experience initiatives across the broader Air & Water business. This position requires a proactive approach, is highly organized, collaborative, and energized by building scalable people processes in a dynamic growth environment. This role requires a curiosity for emerging technologies and a passion for leveraging AI-enabled tools and automation to improve efficiency, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.

How You'll Create Possibilities

HR Business Partnership 40%

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for the Air & Water Customer Success and Operations organizations, providing strategic HR guidance and day-to-day partnership to leaders and employees

• Partner with business leaders to align organizational, talent, and workforce strategies with business objectives and growth priorities

• Provide coaching and support across organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, performance management, employee relations, succession planning, and team effectiveness

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with leaders and employees to advise on organizational and employee-related matters

• Support leaders in driving employee engagement, inclusion, accountability, and a high-performance culture aligned with the Air & Water Operating Model

• Lead and support organizational change initiatives and help drive adoption of new processes, structures, and ways of working

• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to identify opportunities and support data-driven decision making

• Ensure effective execution of core HR processes, including talent reviews, performance cycles, compensation planning, onboarding, and employee development initiatives

Employee Experience & Onboarding 20%

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the Air & Water onboarding experience to accelerate integration, engagement, and productivity for new hires

• Partner with leaders to create function-specific onboarding plans and learning experiences

• Own onboarding communications, tools, and resources to ensure a consistent and high-quality employee experience across the business

• Identify opportunities to strengthen employee engagement, culture, and connection within Air & Water

Employee Communications & Engagement 20 %

• Lead internal communications for the Air & Water organization, ensuring employees are informed, aligned, and connected to business priorities

• Own and maintain the Air & Water SharePoint site, including content strategy, updates, organization resources, and employee-facing communications

• Partner with leadership to develop communication materials for organizational updates, engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and business milestones

• Support employee listening efforts, pulse surveys, and action planning activities

Talent Acquisition Partnership 10%

• Partner with business leaders, Talent Acquisition and the Senior HR Manager for A&W Sales to support recruiting efforts for the Air & Water Sales organization

• Support interview processes and offer development activities

• Help ensure a high-quality and efficient candidate experience throughout the hiring process

• Support workforce planning and talent pipeline discussions for key commercial roles

Operational Excellence 10 %

• Help build scalable HR processes and tools that support the growth of the Air & Water business

• Drive accountability and follow-through across key people initiatives

• Partner cross-functionally with HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits and the Enterprise Learning & Development teams and business leaders to ensure alignment and execution of talent strategies

• Explore and implement opportunities to leverage AI-enabled tools, automation, and digital solutions to improve HR efficiency, employee experience, communication effectiveness, and process scalability

• Champion continuous improvement and innovative ways of working that help the Air & Water organization scale effectively as the business grows

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR business partner or employee experience responsibilities

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Experience creating employee communications and managing internal communication platforms (SharePoint experience preferred)

• Interest in leveraging emerging technologies (e.g. AI)

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence cross-functionally and with leaders across multiple levels of the organization

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business environment

• High level of professionalism, judgment, and discretion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Builder mindset with a passion for creating new processes and experiences

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Collaborative, approachable, and solutions-oriented

• Curious and forward-thinking mindset with enthusiasm for adopting AI and digital tools to simplify work, improve decision-making, and enhance the employee experience

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution

• Energized by growth, change, and helping teams succeed

Why Join Air & Water?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing business at a pivotal moment. You'll have the chance to build programs from the ground up, influence culture and employee experience, and partner closely with leaders across the organization to help Air & Water scale successfully.

Working Conditions:

• Typical for office environment

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are