Sr. Director, Human Resources Business Partner

Senior Director, HRBP – Product Engineering
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Business Partner to support our Product Engineering organization, working in close partnership with our Chief Technology Officer's leadership team. In this role, you will help execute forward-looking people strategies aligned with our ambition to evolve and scale the products and services we deliver to our customers.
As a valued member of the HR team, you will collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to support the design and execution of HR and talent strategies that enable business growth, elevate the employee experience, and foster a high-performance, continuously improving culture.
If you are passionate about leveraging HR to accelerate technological innovation and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, this is a compelling opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Director, HRBP – Product Engineering, you will report into the Vice President, HRBP – Product and Product Engineering. You will partner closely with senior leaders across our Product Engineering organization, which is led by our Chief Technology Officer and encompasses a large global team of engineering and technical talent. You will have accountability for:
Partnering and Innovating Across the Enterprise:
Support execution of the strategic people agenda in a highly matrixed and collaborative environment
Partner with key teams to align HR strategies with business objectives
Act as a change agent, supporting change management initiatives that foster innovation and transformation within the organization
Talent Strategy and Strategic Workforce Planning:
Collaborate with business leaders to help identify future capabilities and align talent/technology strategies with industry trends and business needs
Support the development and execution of talent strategy and strategic workforce plans using predictive analytics and scenario modelling
Organizational Design and Talent Management:
Support the design of effective operating models and talent and technology management activities aligned to the business strategy
Strengthening the talent pool through succession planning, talent flow and career management
Support talent acquisition strategies to attract and onboard future capabilities
Organizational Health and Effectiveness:
Improve business effectiveness through operational enhancements aligned with the business model
Promote an inclusive and values-driven culture
Understanding Our Customers, Industry and Thomson Reuters:
Stay current on industry trends to inform HR practices and drive innovation
Build a professional network and represent Thomson Reuters HR at external events
Understanding Data and Creating Insight:
Utilize metrics and analytics to guide management decisions and improve organizational performance
Leverage Workday as a key platform for operational efficiency
Linking Financial Performance to People Planning:
Monitor financial performance to understand people implications and help design HR responses accordingly
Required Qualifications
You're a fit for the role of Senior Director, HRBP – Product Engineering if your background includes:
8-10 years of experience in HR as an HRBP, with technology transformation experience
Proven experience in high-functioning software development/technology-based organizations
Experience supporting product engineering organizations, contributing to a culture of engineering excellence
Experience supporting organizations with a track record of building technology products
Strong consulting skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience in organizational design and change management
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, multicultural international environment
Influential storyteller with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Innovative mindset with experience in talent management and acquisition
Demonstrates learning agility and strong business acumen
Collaborating and Influencing: Build genuine partnerships and consensus across diverse teams
Leading Change: Support and advocate for innovation, helping guide leaders through business shifts
Preferred Qualifications
M&A experience is a plus
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What’s in it For You?
Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catc