About the role
Job Description External Title: Director, Human Resources Business Partner
Location: US or Canada – Remote
Reports to: Chief People Officer
Position Summary The Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a member of the HR leadership team, responsible for executing people strategies in North America that enable business growth, innovation, and operational excellence. This role reports directly to the Chief People Officer and partners with senior executives and cross-functional leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and deliver data-driven insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business priorities and long-term goals.
- Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning efforts to ensure future readiness and scalability.
- Drive change management strategies for M&A integration, restructuring, and transformation initiatives.
- Champion a high-performance culture through leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives
- Oversee complex employee relations matters, ensuring resolution aligns with company values and legal compliance.
- Leverage data and analytics to inform talent decisions, identify trends, and measure the impact of HR programs.
- Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) in Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development to deliver integrated HR solutions.
- Influence and guide compensation decisions, promotions, and internal mobility to support employee growth and development.
- Partner with Legal and Compliance on employment law matters as needed
- Leading special projects that align people strategies with business objectives
- Mentor and develop HR team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including 7+ years in a senior HRBP or HR leadership role.
- Industry experience in Data Analytics, Technology, or Automotive sectors preferred.
- Proven success partnering with C-suite executives and partnering on strategic HR initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CHRP) preferred.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate organizational needs into actionable HR strategies.
- Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
- Understanding of employment law, compliance, and risk mitigation across North America.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems, data analytics tools, and Microsoft 365 suite.
- Previous management experience preferred
Why This Role Matters This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the employee experience at J.D. Power , contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence during a period of accelerated growth. You’ll be at the forefront of strategic HR initiatives that directly impact business outcomes and employee success.
About The Team Join a global HR team that is agile, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement. We value curiosity, creativity, and camaraderie—and we’re building the future of HR together.
What Our Hiring Manager Says "I’m looking for a seasoned HRBP who is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on problem solver. Someone who advocates for employees and the business, and who brings balanced, thoughtful guidance to every challenge." Company Mission J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients’ toughest challenges.
Our Values At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.
J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to tarecruitment@jdpa.com.
J.D. Power does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. However, as a global corporation consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries, J.D. Power has international sites and J.D. Power uses resources located throughout the world. J.D. Power may from time to time also use third parties to act on J.D. Power’s behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within J.D. Power group of companies as well as to third parties acting on J.D. Power’s behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided J.D. Power with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America. If you are a California or United Kingdom resident, additional disclosures about the information we collect and how we use that information can be found by clicking here.
To all recruitment agencies: J.D. Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
About J.D. Power
J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.
About the role
Job Description External Title: Director, Human Resources Business Partner
Location: US or Canada – Remote
Reports to: Chief People Officer
Position Summary The Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a member of the HR leadership team, responsible for executing people strategies in North America that enable business growth, innovation, and operational excellence. This role reports directly to the Chief People Officer and partners with senior executives and cross-functional leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and deliver data-driven insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business priorities and long-term goals.
- Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning efforts to ensure future readiness and scalability.
- Drive change management strategies for M&A integration, restructuring, and transformation initiatives.
- Champion a high-performance culture through leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives
- Oversee complex employee relations matters, ensuring resolution aligns with company values and legal compliance.
- Leverage data and analytics to inform talent decisions, identify trends, and measure the impact of HR programs.
- Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (COEs) in Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development to deliver integrated HR solutions.
- Influence and guide compensation decisions, promotions, and internal mobility to support employee growth and development.
- Partner with Legal and Compliance on employment law matters as needed
- Leading special projects that align people strategies with business objectives
- Mentor and develop HR team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including 7+ years in a senior HRBP or HR leadership role.
- Industry experience in Data Analytics, Technology, or Automotive sectors preferred.
- Proven success partnering with C-suite executives and partnering on strategic HR initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CHRP) preferred.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate organizational needs into actionable HR strategies.
- Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
- Understanding of employment law, compliance, and risk mitigation across North America.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems, data analytics tools, and Microsoft 365 suite.
- Previous management experience preferred
Why This Role Matters This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the employee experience at J.D. Power , contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence during a period of accelerated growth. You’ll be at the forefront of strategic HR initiatives that directly impact business outcomes and employee success.
About The Team Join a global HR team that is agile, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement. We value curiosity, creativity, and camaraderie—and we’re building the future of HR together.
What Our Hiring Manager Says "I’m looking for a seasoned HRBP who is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on problem solver. Someone who advocates for employees and the business, and who brings balanced, thoughtful guidance to every challenge." Company Mission J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients’ toughest challenges.
Our Values At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.
J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to tarecruitment@jdpa.com.
J.D. Power does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. However, as a global corporation consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries, J.D. Power has international sites and J.D. Power uses resources located throughout the world. J.D. Power may from time to time also use third parties to act on J.D. Power’s behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within J.D. Power group of companies as well as to third parties acting on J.D. Power’s behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided J.D. Power with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America. If you are a California or United Kingdom resident, additional disclosures about the information we collect and how we use that information can be found by clicking here.
To all recruitment agencies: J.D. Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
About J.D. Power
J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.