Principal Business Partner

Make Your Mark:
The Principal, HR Business Partner for the Product and Technology organization acts as a strategic HR advisor to the leadership team. In this individual contributor role, you will leverage deep subject‑matter expertise to lead the creation, design, and implementation of innovative people strategies that foster a culture of high performance and drive our most critical business objectives. You will be a key influencer, shaping the talent agenda and acting as a coach to senior leaders.

• Executive HR Strategy – Function as the lead HR strategist and thought partner for the leaders of the Product and Technology organizations; influence the business and talent agenda through deep expertise and data‑driven, forward‑thinking insights.
• Complex Organizational Design – Act as the lead consultant on complex organizational design challenges, large‑scale transformations, and change leadership.
• Talent & Succession Strategy – Own the end‑to‑end talent strategy for the Product and Technology groups, from executive succession planning to enhancing talent density. Lead talent reviews and partner with leaders to build actionable development plans.
• Leadership Coaching & Development – Serve as a trusted coach and advisor to senior leaders, providing expert counsel on leadership effectiveness, organizational dynamics, and complex employee relations issues. Lead the diagnosis and design of executive and leadership development interventions.
• Lead Cross‑Functional Initiatives – Drive the most complex, high‑impact, cross‑functional HR initiatives and projects for the Product and Technology organization from conception to completion. Collaborate and partner with a global team of business partners in EMEA and APJ.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 6 years in a strategic HR Business Partner role supporting senior executive leaders in a fast‑paced, global technology or product‑centric organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence C‑level executives and drive enterprise‑wide people initiatives.
• Proven track record of leading complex, ambiguous, and cross‑functional initiatives without direct authority, from initial concept through to execution.
• Exceptional business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate business strategy into a comprehensive, long‑range talent strategy.
• Experience using AI to elevate work and a curiosity to be a first adopter in all things AI.

Salary Range: $–$. Placement within this range depends on several factors, including prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, the role includes short‑term and long‑term incentive programs, a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans, and a transparent compensation structure that may include incentive components such as an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) or On‑Target Earnings (OTE).

Black Line is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

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