Director HRBP Opportunities

As the Director HRBP at SharkNinja, your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing people strategies aligned with business objectives, facilitating talent management programs, driving organizational effectiveness, and serving as a trusted advisor to leadership teams. You will also lead programs around performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with SharkNinja's overall goals and culture.

To be considered for the Director HRBP role at SharkNinja, you should have at least 8-10 years of HR experience with a blend of business partnering and talent management focus. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with strong knowledge of employment laws. Experience in a global context and the consumer products industry is a plus. Exceptional communication and project management skills are essential for success in this position.

The Director HRBP contributes to SharkNinja’s organizational culture by championing employee engagement and performance management while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. This role entails coaching and mentoring associates at all levels, implementing programs that promote our innovative culture, and analyzing workforce data to drive meaningful change.

As the Director HRBP at SharkNinja, you can expect a dynamic and hybrid work environment, where collaboration and communication across teams are highly valued. You'll spend 3-4 days a week in our Needham, MA office, collaborating with leadership and teams to build strong relationships and foster an engaging workplace culture that drives results.

SharkNinja offers competitive benefits for the Director HRBP role, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, and wellness programs. We also emphasize your personal and professional growth through impactful learning programs and provide discounts on SharkNinja products, creating an environment that enables our associates to thrive.

To effectively align HR strategies with business goals, it's important to first gain a deep understanding of the organization's objectives. You can articulate specific HR initiatives, such as talent management and workforce planning, that directly support these objectives and demonstrate their impact on overall business performance.

In your answer, describe a specific program you implemented, detailing its objectives, the steps taken to design and execute it, and the measurable outcomes. Emphasize how this program was aligned with business needs and contributed to talent development at various levels within the organization.

Explain your approach to change management, including frameworks or methodologies you’ve used. Discuss specific examples where you’ve effectively managed change initiatives in the past, what challenges you faced, and how you supported your team through the transitions.

Address this question by discussing your process for approaching employee relations issues—such as gathering information, understanding perspectives from all parties, and identifying solutions that align with company policy. Highlight your skills in conflict resolution and effective communication.

Your answer should outline a holistic approach to performance management, including goal-setting, regular feedback, and developmental support. Provide an example of how you have implemented these elements in a previous role and how it contributed to both employee development and organizational success.

Discuss specific initiatives or programs you have championed to promote diversity and inclusion in past roles. Emphasize the importance of creating an inclusive environment and how you measure the success of these efforts while expressing your commitment to equity.

Articulate your philosophy on employee engagement and how you would implement initiatives that resonate with SharkNinja’s culture. Provide examples of strategies you have used in previous roles to enhance engagement and how you would tailor these to meet the unique aspects of SharkNinja.

Share your experience with workforce planning, including any methodologies you've applied. Describe how you've successfully identified talent needs and gaps in previous roles to ensure that workforce capabilities align with business strategies.

Discuss the key metrics or KPIs you have used to evaluate HR program success. Provide examples of how you’ve analyzed data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives, reinforcing the importance of data-driven decision-making.

Articulate your perspective on current HR challenges such as workforce diversity, remote work dynamics, or employee well-being. Provide insight into how you would address these issues as a Director HRBP at SharkNinja while ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.