Senior HR Business Partner

Description Position at WebMDWebMD is the most recognized and trusted brand of health information and the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and WebMD the Magazine. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, Medicine Net, eMedicine, RxList, theheart.org and Medscape Education. Our consumer portals and mobile health applications provide engaging, relevant and credible health and wellness information, personalized health assessment tools and access to online communities.

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

WebMD is looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner who is passionate about shaping the future of HR. This role goes beyond traditional HR partnership by combining strategic talent leadership with operational excellence, workforce analytics, process optimization, and AI-enabled transformation

Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership Partner with executive and functional leaders to align people strategies with business objectives

Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development

Coach leaders through organizational change, employee relations matters, performance management, and team effectiveness

Translate business priorities into practical HR initiatives that improve organizational performance HR Transformation & Continuous Improvement Lead initiatives that modernize HR service delivery through process redesign, automation, and digital enablement

Challenge legacy HR practices and identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve the employee experience

Apply Lean, Agile, or continuous improvement methodologies to streamline HR operations and eliminate inefficiencies

Champion scalable, technology-enabled solutions that reduce administrative work while increasing strategic impact

People Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making Leverage workforce data and analytics to identify trends, predict talent risks, and guide leadership decisions

Develop dashboards and metrics that measure organizational health, talent outcomes, productivity, engagement, and retention

Present insights and recommendations using data storytelling that influences executive decision-making

Build a culture where business leaders rely on data—not assumptions—to drive talent decisions AI & HR Technology Innovation Identify opportunities to responsibly leverage Artificial Intelligence across HR processes including:

Talent acquisition

Performance management

Employee support

Knowledge management

Workforce planning

Learning & development

Partner with HR Operations, IT, and business stakeholders to evaluate and implement AI-enabled tools

Establish governance and best practices for ethical, compliant, and effective use of AI within HRDrive adoption of digital tools that improve productivity and employee experience

Talent & Leadership Partner with leaders to attract, develop, and retain high-performing talent

Lead succession planning and organizational capability reviews

Facilitate talent calibration discussions and development planning

Support leadership effectiveness through coaching, feedback, and development strategies

Change Management Lead organizational change initiatives associated with growth, restructuring, acquisitions, or transformation programs

Build change management strategies that increase adoption and minimize disruption

Partner with communications and leadership teams to ensure consistent messaging and stakeholder engagement

Employee Experience & Culture Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture

Analyze employee feedback and engagement data to identify improvement opportunities

Design initiatives that enhance employee experience across the entire lifecycle

Compliance & Risk Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR governance standards

Manage complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and business acumen

Balance risk management with practical business solutions

What Success Looks Like Built trusted partnerships with senior leaders

Simplified multiple HR processes through…