Senior HR Business Partner

Together we make breakthroughs possible.

At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation.

At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. You'll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.

OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs. We recognize and reward people and results with a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributions-performance, experience, and skills-along with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions, and a commitment to your overall well-being.

• We know the best ideas don't always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio. We're committed to your success-both personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment:
  For many roles, three days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs.
• Free use of our on-site fitness center, gym sports, group exercise classes, and game room
• Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC
• Health and wellness events
• Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships

Join us in transforming how people everywhere access information and be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact.

The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. This role builds strong, trust-based relationships to provide expert consultation across talent management, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, change management, leadership development, and employee engagement. Leveraging business acumen, data analytics, and AI tools, the Senior HRBP helps drive organizational performance, strengthens leadership capability, and fosters a positive employee experience.

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support our strategic and organizational objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and change initiatives.
• Translate business priorities into actionable HR solutions and programs.
• Provide guidance on complex organizational and workforce challenges.
• Support organizational restructuring, M&A activity, and other enterprise-wide transformation initiatives as needed.
• Partner with Compensation and Organizational Development and Learning (ODL) to assist in the management of company-wide programs that address workforce development, key employee retention, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.

• Facilitate talent review and succession planning processes in partnership with senior leaders and the Organizational Development and Learning team to identify and develop critical talent pipelines.
• In partnership with leaders, identify talent gaps and develop strategies to attract, retain, and develop critical talent.
• Use workforce data to proactively identify flight risk, skill gaps, and critical role vulnerabilities.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment strategies for key positions.
• Partner with Compensation and Organizational Development and Learning on supporting pay reviews and regular processes such as performance reviews and talent calibration.

• Build leadership capability by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and development support to managers and senior leaders.
• Coach managers and leaders on performance management, employee development, team effectiveness, and leadership practices.
• Assess leadership capabilities and recommend development opportunities.
• Facilitate leadership development programs and workshops in partnership with Organizational Development and Learning as needed.
• Collaborate with Organizational Development and Learning and internal or external partners to design and deliver management and leadership development initiatives.

• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Partner with leaders to address…