Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Location: Westlake, TX (Onsite)
Type: Interim-to-Hire
Overview
Korn Ferry is partnering with a global SaaS product company to identify a Senior Manager to lead and scale its Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) function. This role will serve as a key operational leader within HR, driving performance management, organizational effectiveness, and HRBP execution across a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment.
Role Summary
- Lead and manage a team of 3-4 HR Business Partners supporting U.S.-based functions, with global alignment
- Act as the day-to-day operational lead for the HRBP function, partnering closely with the VP of HR
- Support senior leadership teams with performance management, organizational design, and workforce planning
- Drive consistency and effectiveness in HRBP delivery across business units
- Partner with leadership on key talent decisions, including offer debriefs and hiring alignment (in coordination with Talent Acquisition)
- Build and evolve the HRBP function to support ongoing business growth, including organizational scale and transformation initiatives
- Challenge existing processes and introduce improvements aligned to business performance and agility
- Operate as a strategic partner to the business, positioning HR as a driver of business outcomes
Key Focus Areas
- Performance management and employee effectiveness
- Organizational design and workforce planning
- HRBP capability building and team leadership
- Executive and senior leadership partnership
- Business transformation support (technology, AI, product evolution)
Required Experience
- HRBP leadership experience at the Manager or Director level within a SaaS or technology organization
- Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, or enterprise-scale environment
- Proven track record of building or scaling HRBP teams and capabilities
- Strong experience in organizational design and performance management frameworks
- Ability to influence senior leadership and operate as a trusted advisor
- Comfortable working in ambiguous, evolving environments with shifting priorities
- Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and drive change
Profile
- Practical, business-driven HR leader (not process-heavy or rigid)
- Comfortable operating in a "build" environment with evolving structure
- Strong communication and leadership presence with executive stakeholders
- Adaptable and agile; able to operate effectively in undefined or gray areas
- Familiarity with technology-led organizations and modern HR practices (including AI enablement trends)
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
