Principal People Strategist

Job description

@HYVE Solutions, missions to help customers, business partners, and employees achieve success through shared goals, strategies, resources and technology solutions. Job Description Location: United States (Hybrid/Onsite in California) Reports to: VP People / CHRO Level: Individual Contributor ROLE OVERVIEW The People Strategist serves as a trusted advisor to senior executives, translating business strategy into people strategies that drive organizational performance, leadership effectiveness, and long-term growth. This role operates as a thought partner, coach, and change leader, influencing decisions at the highest levels of the organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Business Partnership • Partner with executive and senior leadership teams to design and execute people strategies aligned with business priorities. • Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce strategy, organizational health, leadership effectiveness, and talent risk. • Translate complex business challenges into integrated people solutions. Organizational Effectiveness & Change • Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and transformation initiatives. • Advise leaders through change while maintaining strong employee experience. • Diagnose systemic issues and recommend data-driven solutions. Talent, Performance & Succession • Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development strategies. • Guide performance management and development planning. • Proactively identify talent gaps and retention risks. Executive Coaching & Employee Relations • Coach senior leaders on leadership effectiveness and complex people decisions. • Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters. • Partner with Legal and HR COEs to ensure compliance and consistency. Culture, Engagement & Inclusion • Champion company values and inclusive leadership behaviors. • Partner on engagement insights and action planning. • Embed DEI principles into people practices. Data, Insight & Enterprise Impact • Leverage people analytics to inform decisions and measure impact. • Influence enterprise-wide people initiatives. • Connect HR COEs to deliver cohesive solutions. QUALIFICATIONS Required • 8-10 years of progressive HR experience. • Executive-level HR Business Partner experience • Strong business acumen and organizational design expertise. • Exceptional judgment and executive presence. • Deep knowledge of US employment law. Preferred • Experience in complex or regulated environments. • Global or distributed workforce exposure. • Advanced degree and SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE • Leaders view you as a trusted strategic advisor. • People strategies clearly drive business outcomes. • Organizational change is effective and sustainable. • Talent risks are anticipated and addressed. • Culture and engagement improve measurably. Salalry- $155000-$190,000 @ HYVE Solutions , we believe employees are our greatest asset and we empower them to make a difference in our business. Diversity and inclusion make us all better. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.