Principal Human Resources Business Partner

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Seneca Holdings is seeking an experienced Principal Human Resources Business Partner to join our dynamic HR team. We’re looking for a candidate who thinks strategically, executes efficiently, and collaborates across the organization. The Principal HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is the main HR point of contact for employees and managers in their supported business units. This role will actively partner with business unit leaders to help drive strategy from a people perspective. In addition, they are key to influencing a high-performing organization and a values-aligned culture. Success in this role is measured by improved leader capability, stronger talent outcomes, simplified HR experiences, and proactive partnership that enables business success.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders; provide counsel on organizational health, team effectiveness, and people risks while balancing business needs and employee support in alignment with Seneca Holdings culture.
• Build strong business acumen (industry dynamics, competitive strengths) to ensure HR recommendations are grounded in the realities of the business.
• Coach leaders on leadership expectations, feedback, performance management, and development—ensuring consistent standards and high-quality people decisions.
• Owns execution of annual performance processes including communications, training and accountability for quality completion.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Understand the entire talent system and each state of the employee lifecycle. Apply high-impact programs to increase engagement and productivity during each stage.
• Identify opportunities to simplify people processes and improve the employee/manager experience, while leveraging people, process, and technology improvements.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, investigations, and performance issues; ensure fair, consistent application of policies and practices while monitoring legal and compliance implications. Partners with HR and legal resources as needed/required.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participate in evaluation, monitoring and delivery of manager training programs to ensure success. Follow up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application
• Advanced understanding of core HR disciplines (performance and development, retention, compensation/benefits, employee relations, salary administration, organizational effectiveness).
• Demonstrated ability to consult with executive-level leaders to identify, develop and execute HR strategies that support business needs.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution, verbal communication, written communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to own and execute large-scale projects and processes.
• High credibility as a trusted advisor and ability to influence. Balances business partnership and employee advocacy consistent with Seneca’s culture and values.
• Strong business acumen. Understands organizational strategy, industry dynamics, and how the business creates value.
• Able to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Strong change leadership and ability to simplify complex processes into manageable, scalable solutions delivered with quality.
• Working knowledge of federal government contracting experience is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in employee relations, organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.