Thrivent · 22 hours ago
Senior HR Business Partner - Digital, Data & Technology
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $163K/yr
8+ years expThrivent is a company dedicated to helping people thrive with purpose. They are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner who will serve as a strategic partner to executives and senior leaders, providing human capital consultation and translating business strategy into talent solutions while focusing on key talent initiatives and organizational effectiveness.
FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR contact for senior business leaders of assigned client groups, partner with Director, HR on development and implementation of talent plans, organizational design, and organizational effectiveness solutions
Translate business goals into integrated talent strategics that support growth, performance, and engagement
Partner with Centers of Expertise (COE) to deliver on key HR programs (e.g., year-end processes, inclusive culture, workforce planning, talent review)
Drive functional talent management planning, talent reviews and succession planning processes for assigned business units. Develops and deploys talent programs to ensure a talent pipeline that will successfully enable current strategies and future growth
Consult with and coach leaders on ethical, inclusive, and compliant people practices including how to develop and retain high-potential talent, foster an inclusive work culture, and may address complex employee matters, requiring escalation to Performance Consulting, Employee Relations, Legal or other areas of expertise as needed
Analyze and advise on trends in skill and capability gaps and work with L&D to address needs through use of company-programs or targeted programs
Champion internal mobility, mentoring, and development planning across teams
Work with HR Leaders, HR COEs, and business leadership on organizational change initiatives; provide organization design consultation on small and large-scale, complex business unit reorganizations
Ensure policies and practices are applied consistently and legally across functions and teams, delivering a One-HR approach to delivering HR programs and initiatives
Proactively identify opportunities for business leaders to improve team performance; analyzes business unit and talent data to identify trends and recommend solutions to improve performance, retention, engagement, and employee experience
Provide strategic guidance and work on assigned HR and business facing projects that supports business units and/or overall HR priorities; manages small, medium, and large projects simultaneously with excellent attention to detail and proficiency; communicates to varying levels across the organization with an ability to tailor presentation style to the audience; effectively communicates complex information in easy-to-understand methods; navigates complex situations with poise and resiliency
Build critical partnerships and demonstrate high-level collaboration with COEs and key stakeholders across Thrivent
Demonstrate keen understanding of the enterprise strategy and business priorities. Partners with organizational leaders and Communications Team to ensure proactive, effective communication strategies and processes for issues or situations of varying complexity
Act as a change agent, ensuring effective communication and adoption of HR programs; identifies, advocates for, and implements Human Resources best practices across all areas of the business
Serve as a thought partner and voice of the business to COEs in process improvements and program enhancements
Collaborate with HR COEs to lead the execution of cyclical talent management efforts, including talent review, succession planning, performance reviews, engagement surveys/action plans, talent review and calibration, compensation planning, etc
Understand latest trends in Human Resources overall and the HR Business Partner discipline to continually advance knowledge, skills, and abilities. Enables and ensures compliance in regulated practices/licenses pertinent to team/department/function
Model Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes
Support an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, psychology, business administration, or related field
Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience and/or HRBP role combined with a background in employee relations, organization design/development, talent acquisition, total rewards, and/or performance management in mid-to large organization
Strong business and HR acumen, ability to think strategically, plan and align work, and drive meaningful impact in pragmatic and sustainable ways. Understands business processes, financial metrics, and organizational systems
Demonstrated ability to use a systems perspective and work with leaders to diagnose gaps between current and desired organizational performance. Prescribe and facilitate process improvements to include the right organizational design to meet the needs of the business. Skilled at aligning strategy, structure, and talent
Demonstrated ability to stay connected with the workforce, anticipating employee reaction and impact of business decisions
Understanding of employment law and ability to effectively navigate difficult employee relations issues
Knowledge of current laws and regulations such as OSHA, EEOC, FLSA and ADA required, with the ability to communicate the requirements effectively and lead compliance
Knowledge of performance management to include defining success, establishing measurements, providing feedback, and rewarding performance
Demonstrated ability to identify the HR implications of the business plan and develop and implement innovative systems, processes, and solutions to meet identified needs with an external lens
Engagement champion who understands how employee engagement directly influences business results
Proven history of executing initiatives with excellence; ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive work through to completion
Exceptional communication, coaching and influencing skills. Ability to build trusted relationships with senior business leaders
Facilitation skills for group processing, and learning experiences (in-person, large group and/or virtual settings)
Self-directed, able to effectively manage ambiguity, change, and transformation in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively work and remain calm under pressure and manage multiple competing priorities
Collaborative team player able to challenge the status quo while building effective partnerships with key stakeholders across the organization
Tenacious, committed, constructive, and meticulous with high energy and sense of urgency
Experience effectively leading through change; enthusiastic about helping to shape the future
Role model for integrity; trusted to always do the right thing
Proficient in MS office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with HRIS
Ability for occasional travel for leadership meetings or team offsites
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
Experience in fast-paced, matrixed organizations
Experience in Financial Services
Proven history leading or co-leading strategic HR initiatives, with emphasis on talent and inclusive culture priorities
Ability to work with diverse types of employee populations (hourly, sales, finance, actuarial, IT, etc.)
Experience with Workday
Benefits
Various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
401k
Pension
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental protection insurance
20 days of Paid Time Off each year
Sick and Safe Time
10 paid company holidays
Volunteer Time Off
Paid parental leave
EAP
Well-being benefits
Other employee benefits
Company
Thrivent
Thrivent is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Teresa J. Rasmussen
President & CEO
Kelly Baker
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2025-11-28
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