Associate Director, HR Business Partner - Strategic Initiatives (Engineering)

Role Description

The Associate Director, HR Business Partner – Strategic Initiatives supports the Engineering function by leading high-impact enterprise and workforce initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and advance the Engineering people strategy. This role blends HRBP expertise with strong project leadership, driving complex, cross-functional efforts and advising senior Engineering leaders to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

What You Will Do:

• Leading HR support for large-scale Engineering initiatives from strategy through execution and sustainment
• Define scope, success metrics, timelines, and governance with Engineering leadership, HR COEs, and cross-functional partners
• Create and maintain project plans, dashboards, and reporting for transparency and milestone tracking
• Develop executive-ready communications and updates for Engineering and HR leadership
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve processes, operating models, and organizational effectiveness within Engineering
• Lead integration, change, and alignment efforts to ensure smooth execution across Engineering teams

HR Business Partnering & Strategic Advisory

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior Engineering leaders on talent, organizational, and leadership matters
• Partner with HRBPs and COEs to align Engineering initiatives with broader enterprise talent strategies
• Apply strong HRBP perspective to ensure Engineering initiatives balance business needs, employee experience, and organizational health
• Influence leadership decisions through data, insights, and strong business acumen

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• Prior experience leading enterprise HR, workforce, or transformation initiatives.
• Prior experience in project and change management.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and data analysis.
• Prior experience translating complex data and insights into executive-ready materials.
• Facilitation skills with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Prior experience as an HR Business Partner supporting senior leaders in a complex or global organization
• Proven track record leading transformation, or large-scale change initiatives
• Strong project management and program leadership capabilities
• Experience influencing and partnering with executive-level stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities
• Strong business acumen and broad HR functional expertise (e.g., talent, org development, performance)
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
• Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics

Benefits

• Robust total rewards package with compensation
• Healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
• Career development and recognition programs
• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care