Director, Human Resources Business Partner (Consumer Products)

TL;DR

Director, Human Resources Business Partner (Consumer Products): Designing and delivering people strategies to develop world-class talent with an accent on performance management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness. Focus on aligning P&C agendas with corporate strategy, coaching senior leadership, and leveraging AI tools to scale people programs.

Location: Hybrid; must be based in or be able to work from the Needham, MA office 3 days per week

Salary: $163,500 - $257,500 USD

Company

A global product design and technology company specializing in disruptive lifestyle solutions through the Shark and Ninja brands.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted advisor to operations leadership, driving P&C strategies and organizational effectiveness.
• Shape talent strategy, including leadership pipelines, succession planning, and strategic workforce planning.
• Lead change initiatives and process improvements to champion corporate culture.
• Coach and mentor associates at all levels as an integrated member of the business unit.
• Partner with leaders to design agile organizational structures and facilitate leadership offsites.
• Leverage AI tools and P&C technology to improve decision-making and scale people programs.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of HR experience with a focus on business partnering and talent management.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws and standards.
• Ability to be reliably present in Needham, MA a minimum of three days per week.
• Proven track record of leading through influence in a global, matrixed environment.
• Fluency with AI and modern P&C technology (generative AI, HRIS).

Nice to have

• Experience in the consumer products industry.
• Global HR experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, and flexible spending accounts.
• Financial security: 401(k) with matching and employee stock purchase program.
• Work-life balance: generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Family support: parental leave and back-up child/eldercare days.
• Perks: product discounts and referral bonus program.