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Posted Jun 2, 2026

Principal Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description: • 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 Requirements: • 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 • 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 Benefits: • competitive pay, benefits, and perks • flexible work-life balance • professional development opportunities • performance and recognition programs • comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability • voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident) • health savings and flexible spending accounts • retirement 401K plan