Strategic HR Business Partner

Emerson • Austin, TX

4d

About The Position

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Deliver With Discipline and Rigor Drive HR strategies and initiatives that align with organizational and business-unit objectives, ensuring commitments translate into measurable outcomes. Manage responsibilities autonomously while maintaining high standards, monitoring progress, and adapting approaches as needed. Collaborate to Realize Value Partner with senior leadership to provide strategic HR guidance, thought partnership, coaching, and data-informed recommendations. Build strong networks across teams, functions, and geographies; proactively share information and collaborate to deliver results efficiently. Work closely with Functional and Geographic HR partners to align and execute global strategies. Fuel Growth Through Customer Focus Provide analytical insights to support each Business Unit’s people and culture strategy; connect talent priorities with business needs. Help senior leaders navigate organizational dynamics and make talent decisions that improve team effectiveness and enhance the customer experience. Innovate for Impact Lead core talent management processes—including succession planning, performance management, and leadership development—in partnership with internal and external COEs. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, introduce new tools or approaches, and accelerate talent outcomes with agility. Unlock the Power of the Team Drive engagement initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. Communicate with clarity and credibility; coach leaders and teams to elevate collaboration, shared goals, and organizational effectiveness. Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Who You Are: You consistently deliver results with focus and accountability. You make sound decisions using data and judgment, even with incomplete information. You relate effectively across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies, and you navigate organizational complexity with confidence. You seek diverse perspectives, communicate with clarity, and build strong relationships to achieve shared outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years supporting senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Demonstrated experience in talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to execute with discipline and operate with strategic focus.
• Proven analytical capability to transform data into actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
• Experience working in a global organization.
• Proven track record of leading HR initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Ability to influence and build effective partnerships with senior leaders.
• Proven ability to thrive amid ambiguity and drive clarity and progress.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR strategies and initiatives that align with organizational and business-unit objectives, ensuring commitments translate into measurable outcomes.
• Manage responsibilities autonomously while maintaining high standards, monitoring progress, and adapting approaches as needed.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide strategic HR guidance, thought partnership, coaching, and data-informed recommendations.
• Build strong networks across teams, functions, and geographies; proactively share information and collaborate to deliver results efficiently.
• Work closely with Functional and Geographic HR partners to align and execute global strategies.
• Provide analytical insights to support each Business Unit’s people and culture strategy; connect talent priorities with business needs.
• Help senior leaders navigate organizational dynamics and make talent decisions that improve team effectiveness and enhance the customer experience.
• Lead core talent management processes—including succession planning, performance management, and leadership development—in partnership with internal and external COEs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, introduce new tools or approaches, and accelerate talent outcomes with agility.
• Drive engagement initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Communicate with clarity and credibility; coach leaders and teams to elevate collaboration, shared goals, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• You'll have access to opportunities for professional growth, including training programs, mentorship, and career development initiatives.
• We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Our team thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment, where your contributions are recognized and celebrated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level