Senior HRBP, Corporate Functions

The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) for Corporate Functions is a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior executives in North America. This role aligns people strategies with business priorities, drives organizational effectiveness, and enables leadership success. Operating as a client-facing HR leader, the HRBP influences talent decisions, leads change initiatives, and ensures workforce readiness for the future.

Your Role

Strategic Business Partnership Ÿ

Serve as the primary HR advisor to senior executives in Corporate Functions; translate business strategy into clear people priorities and executable HR roadmaps. Ÿ

Shape talent and organization decisions with evidence‑based recommendations; balance enterprise needs with function‑specific realities. Ÿ

Coach senior leaders on talent decisions, team dynamics, and leadership behaviors; elevate leader effectiveness and team cohesion.

Organizational Effectiveness & Design Ÿ

Diagnose organization health, role clarity, spans/layers, decision rights, and ways of working; lead org design changes that increase agility and performance. Ÿ

Align structures, capabilities, and processes for scale, especially across North America operations and shared services. Ÿ

Facilitate leader actions from survey insights; close the loop with tangible changes to work environment and practices.

Talent Strategy, Development & Workforce Planning Ÿ

Lead talent reviews and succession planning for critical roles; strengthen bench depth and ready‑now leaders. Ÿ

Partner with TA and Talent COEs to ensure workforce plans (build/buy/borrow) meet future skill needs; drive internal mobility and targeted upskilling. Ÿ

Accelerate impact of senior hires through high‑touch onboarding and 90‑day integration plans.

HR Operating Excellence (Risk, Compliance & Employee Relations) Ÿ

Proactively manage complex ER matters with judgment and discretion; resolve issues to protect people and business. Ÿ

Ensure compliance with US and Canadian employment laws and Aptiv policies; advise leaders on risk and remediation. Ÿ

Orchestrate seamless delivery with Talent, Rewards, Learning, HR Operations, and Legal; hold yourself and partners to service and impact standards. Ÿ

Continuously simplify HR processes; improve cycle times, clarity, and user experience for leaders and employees. Ÿ

Champion Aptiv’s values; design engagement strategies that measurably improve experience, belonging, and performance.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field

• 8–12 years progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years as an HRBP supporting senior executives in a global, matrixed environment.

• Demonstrated impact in org design, succession planning, leader coaching, engagement/action planning, and complex ER.

• Proficiency with HR systems (Workday) and workforce analytics; ability to synthesize insights for executives.

• Practical knowledge of US multi‑state employment practices and compliance. Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree (MBA, MS‑HR/OD) or relevant certifications (SHRM‑SCP, SPHR, ICF coaching).

• Experience leading people elements of transformations (shared services, digital enablement, operating model changes) or M&A integration.

• Familiarity with skills‑based talent approaches, internal mobility frameworks, and leader development.

• Comfort with data tools and experiment‑and‑learn methods to validate solutions Leadership Qualities / Core Competencies

• Curious: Actively seeks new knowledge, perspectives, and innovative solutions; challenges assumptions and anticipates future needs.

• Business Acumen: Understands Corporate Functions (Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing, etc.) and their enterprise impact; connects people actions to financial and operational outcomes.

• Executive Influence: Builds trust and shapes decisions at the senior level; frames trade-offs clearly and navigates ambiguity with sound judgment.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Interprets analytics to diagnose problems and recommend actions; measures outcomes and iterates.

• Change Leadership: Guides leaders and teams through transformation; drives adoption and behavior change with clear narrative and routines.

• Collaboration & Orchestration: Integrates across COEs and HR Ops to deliver seamless solutions; holds peers accountable while maintaining strong relationships.

• Courage & Integrity: Addresses difficult issues directly, protects confidentiality, and models ethical leadership.

• Inclusion Mindset: Embeds inclusive practices in hiring, development, rewards, and everyday ways of working; improves access and equity.

• Resilience & Agility: Stays composed under pressure; adapts quickly to shifting priorities and learns fast.

• Program/Project Discipline: Plans, sequences, and executes HR initiatives; tracks milestones, risks, and impact.

** Ability to work on site in either Troy, MI or Boston, MA

** Must be legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer, now, or at any time in the future

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

• You can have an impact . Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

• You have support . We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment

• Life and accident insurance

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)

• Relocation assistance may be available

• Learning and development opportunities

• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Fertility benefits

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

“Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”.

Salary Range: $125k - $200k with competitive benefits for residents of Boston, $120k - $160k with competitive benefits for residents of MI.

• As a candidate for this position, your salary and will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Aptiv considers relevant to the hiring decision.

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