Manager, HR Business Partnerships na The Rockefeller Foundation

Position Overview

The Manager, HR Business Partnerships serves as a trusted advisor and primary HR point of contact for assigned departments, partnering closely with leaders and managers to deliver people strategies that support organizational performance, culture, and engagement.
 
Reporting to the Managing Director, HR Business Partnerships and Project Management, this role will provide hands-on guidance in the areas of workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations. The Manager will also contribute to the design and execution of enterprise HR initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.

Pay Range: $129,375 - $148,070. This represents the present low and high ends of the Foundation’s pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to experience.

Work Schedule: This role is on a hybrid work schedule, and required to be in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

HR Business Partner Support

• Partner with leaders and managers in assigned departments to understand business goals and deliver aligned people strategies.
• Support workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning processes.
• Advise on organizational design, role definition, and team effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Facilitate performance management processes, including goal-setting, feedback, and development planning.

Collaboration on Enterprise HR Initiatives

• Partner with the Managing Director to implement HR strategies, programs, and projects across the organization.
• Contribute to the development and rollout of new HR policies, frameworks, and tools.
• Collaborate with peers in Total Rewards, People Development, and Talent Acquisition to ensure integrated HR solutions.
• Use data and analytics to inform recommendations and measure program impact.

Change Management and Engagement

• Support change initiatives by helping leaders and teams adapt to new processes and organizational priorities.
• Partner with leaders to develop and implement strategies that enhance engagement, inclusion, and culture.
• Assist in designing and facilitating team sessions, trainings, and organizational events.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner or in a similar consultative HR role.
• Bachelor’s degree; HR certification or advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels of an organization.
• Experience with workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations.
• Knowledgeable of applicable laws and regulations.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and MS Office Suite; familiarity with data analytics tools preferred. 

Qualifications and Competencies

• Data Oriented: Consistently achieves results by approaching work informed by data.
• Directs Work: Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to get work done.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Strategic Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different perspectives, commits to being self-aware and respectful, and seeks to learn from new and different voices.

About The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We make big bets to promote the well-being of humanity. Today, we are focused on advancing human opportunity and reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food, health, energy, and finance. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at http://rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn.

The Rockefeller Foundation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes health insurance programs, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, a generous 401K, parental leave, and various forms of paid time off, all to help our employees feel energized, cared for, and engaged.

As an organization, we focus on six values to advance our culture and continue our success. We are dedicated to being Transparent, Optimistic, Accountable, Collaborative, Trusted, and Equitable. We expect all employees at the Foundation to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.

The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the Foundation ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, liability for service in the United States Armed Forces, or any other protected status. 

The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.