Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

Make an impact - from near or far

At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.

The opportunity

At SNHU, people are at the heart of everything we do, our students, our employees, and the communities we serve. The Senior HR Business Partner contributes in bringing that vision to life by aligning university goals with people strategies that foster a growing, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

You will report to the Sr. Director of HR in Student Experience. You will partner with senior leaders as a trusted advisor-strengthening leadership effectiveness, shaping approaches to talent development, and supporting an engaged, empowered workforce positioned for success. You'll also balance strategy with care-using data and insight to inform decisions, while always recognizing and valuing the people who make the work possible.

You will be curious, and-experienced at navigating complexity with a results and people-first mindset. This is more than an HR role; it's an opportunity to influence how leaders lead, how teams succeed, and how we continue to build a culture where every employee can do their best work in service of our mission. This is a remote position. "#LI-Remote"

What you'll do:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with senior executives to develop HR strategies that promote success through engaged and supported employees.
• Balance organizational growth and transformation with care for people during times of change.
• Lead HR projects that improve both employee experience and results.
• Provide leadership to a small team of HRBPs, encouraging collaboration and agreement across larger departments.
• Support organizational design plans-including reorganizations, restructure, and integration projects-with transparency and empathy.
• Improve HR service delivery through innovation, technology, and people-focused solutions.
• Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by influencing and supporting enterprise-wide practices and ensuring equity and belonging are woven into culture.

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies that attract, retain, and grow top talent.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development programs that prepare us for the future.
• Coach leaders to strengthen their effectiveness, team culture, and employee career development.

Employee Relations & Organizational Culture

• Be a senior advisor on complex employee relations matters, balancing fairness, consistency, and compassion.
• Partner with teams on investigations, supporting, fact-based, equitable resolutions.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, and results by listening to employee and manager feedback and guiding improvements.
• Analyze engagement data and work with leaders to co-create solutions that strengthen employee experience.

HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision-Making

• Use HR metrics and analytics to identify trends, provide insights, and inform strategies that enhance both results and employee experience.
• Track Indicators related to talent management, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Leverage external market data and best practices to ensure HR strategies remain results and people focused.

Compensation, Benefits, & Compliance

• Partner with the compensation team to apply and uphold equitable, and transparent pay practices.
• Support leaders in applying compensation structures in their departments.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and industry best practices, while communicating requirements.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to mitigate risks and ensure employees are informed and supported.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive HR experience-including employee relations, labor law, performance management, L&D, organizational development, and compensation/benefits-with at least 3 years in a strategic HRBP role.
• Skills: Proficiency in HRIS and HR analytics tools. SNHU is a Workday partner.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

Exceptional benefits (because you're exceptional)

You're the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you'll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources