Vice President, Group Business Partnership

Why Ryan?

• Award‑Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits 14‑Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Eligibility Effective Day One
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four‑Week Company‑Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Vice President of People Group Business Partnership (VP, PGBP) is a strategic, executive leader responsible for the execution of the organization's global human capital strategy in alignment with business objectives. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this person oversees the Business Partner function, leads the people‑related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations, and ensures executional excellence through effective partnership, governance, policies, and compliance programs.

The VP, PGBP serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and drives the execution of initiatives that enhance organizational performance, employee engagement, talent development, and workforce effectiveness across multiple regions and business segments. The successful candidate is an accomplished leader who demonstrates exceptional strategic agility, enabling the organization to anticipate and respond effectively to evolving business needs, market dynamics, and workforce challenges.

This executive fosters operational excellence by driving accountability, execution and balanced HR solutions that support organizational growth. The VP, PGBP excels at building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization, operating effectively within a matrixed organization, and cultivating trusted relationships with executives, business leaders, team members, and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Additionally, this leader possesses an intensive drive for results, balancing strategic vision with disciplined execution to deliver measurable business outcomes, accelerate organizational performance, and support long‑term enterprise success.

• Strategic Human Resources Leadership Partner with the CPO and executive leadership accordingly to develop and execute human capital strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth objectives. Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic counsel on workforce planning, targeted organizational design, and change management. Lead enterprise‑wide initiatives that support business growth, transformation, culture development, and organizational effectiveness. Monitor industry trends, labor market dynamics, and emerging practices to maintain a competitive advantage.
  
  Partner with PG COEs to drive proper alignment between talent and culture solutions with business‑related needs.
• Global Business Partner Leadership Lead and develop a team of PG Business Partners supporting multiple business units, functions, and geographic regions. Partner with business leaders to identify workforce needs and implement targeted solutions (aligned to enterprise programs and practices) that drive performance, productivity, and team member engagement. Provide guidance on organizational design, leadership development, performance management, employee relations, and change management.
  
  Ensure consistency in PG practices while balancing regional requirements and cultural considerations.
• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integration Lead all people‑related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and business integrations. Conduct PG due diligence, including assessment of workforce risks, organizational structures, compensation programs, benefits, labor relations, and compliance issues. Develop and execute…