Senior People Business Partner

Senior People Business Partner – Newport Beach, CA

Senior People Partner – Senior People Business Partner – senior‑level people strategist and thought partner to executives across global teams, accountable for shaping workforce and organizational decisions that drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy, Leadership Development & Workforce Planning
  Lead global talent planning and workforce strategy, including succession planning, capability assessments, and workforce design; identify risk and readiness gaps.
• Influence senior leaders to make intentional talent investment decisions that build critical capabilities (e.g., AI fluency, digital skills, adaptability) aligned to future business needs.
• Provide coaching and tools that enhance leadership effectiveness, team performance, and organizational capability.
• Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership
  Assess and shape organizational structures and operating models; recommend improvements that enhance effectiveness, scalability, and sustained performance.
• Partner with and challenge senior leaders in navigating transformation and change, strengthening organizational readiness, execution discipline, and cultural alignment; drive initiatives that strengthen workforce agility and cross‑team collaboration.
• AI‑Enabled Insights & People Analytics
  Use advanced analytics and AI‑enabled tools to uncover workforce trends and inform senior‑level decisions; convert complex workforce data into clear, compelling narratives and recommendations that drive leadership action.
• Culture & Global Employee Experience
  Co‑lead global culture and engagement strategies that reinforce high performance, accountability and enterprise collaboration; provide senior‑level guidance on employee experience and organizational engagement themes; identify and address systemic barriers that impede performance, engagement, or scalability across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s in HR, Business or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years as a People Business Partner partnering with and influencing senior leaders on complex organizational and workforce decisions.
• Strong background in talent strategy, organizational design, workforce planning, or leadership development.
• Advanced proficiency with analytics, insights, and AI‑enabled HR tools.
• Exceptional influencing skills and executive presence, with the ability to lead through ambiguity.
• Experience working in complex, global, or matrixed organizations.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Proven ability to diagnose organizational challenges and architect scalable solutions.
• Strong data storytelling skills—able to turn analytics into clear, compelling leadership insights.
• Demonstrated ability to drive culture, inclusion, and change‑readiness across global teams.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging HR technology, AI, and digital transformation.

Base Pay Range

$167,670.00 – $204,930.00 (the actual compensation offered will depend on experience, qualifications, and geographic location). Most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account for employees and eligible dependents.
• Generous paid time off options, including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance Program.
• Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.
• Start Day 1 benefits.

EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.