What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Business Partner position at World 50 Group?
At World 50 Group, we don’t just manage HR—we drive business impact. We are looking for a strategic and hands-on HR Business Partner who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role is more than just advising; it’s about building relationships, solving complex challenges, and executing initiatives that align people strategy with business success.
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll be embedded in the business, providing thoughtful counsel to leaders while rolling up your sleeves to execute critical HR programs. You will balance empathy with business acumen, helping to create an environment where employees feel supported and challenged to perform at their best. This role reports to the North America Managing Director of People & Culture.
What You’ll Do
At World 50 Group, we believe HR is a critical driver of business success. This is a unique opportunity to shape the people strategy of a growing global organization while being deeply connected to the teams you support. If you’re excited about making a tangible impact, driving cultural transformation, and working alongside passionate leaders—this is the role for you.
Company Overview
World 50 Group comprises private peer communities that empower CEOs and C-level executives from globally esteemed organizations to discover groundbreaking ideas, share invaluable experiences, and cultivate meaningful relationships. The busiest officer-level executives and their most promising future leaders trust World 50 Group to facilitate collaboration, conversation, and counsel on the topics most crucial to leading, redefining, and growing modern enterprises. Membership is by invitation only.
Our purpose is to accelerate the success of our members and their organizations. It comprises highly curious associates who consider it a privilege to help leaders stay ahead.
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our values to serve the unique individual and to build inclusive and diverse communities of purpose.
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll be embedded in the business, providing thoughtful counsel to leaders while rolling up your sleeves to execute critical HR programs. You will balance empathy with business acumen, helping to create an environment where employees feel supported and challenged to perform at their best. This role reports to the North America Managing Director of People & Culture.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic Partner & Advisor: Act as a trusted consultant to leaders, helping them navigate talent challenges, workforce planning, performance management, and organizational design.
- Culture Champion: Drive engagement by fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring our values come to life in meaningful ways.
- Talent Management & Development: Support leaders in identifying, developing, and retaining top talent, providing coaching and guidance on career growth.
- HR Program Execution: Own and execute core HR initiatives such as performance reviews, promotions, compensation planning, and engagement surveys.
- Employee Relations & Compliance: Manage employee relations with both compassion and sound judgment, ensuring compliance with employment laws while advocating for fair and strategic solutions. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review and update policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Continuous Improvement: Analyze trends and feedback to evolve HR strategies and improve the employee experience.
- 5 years of HR experience, including at least 2 years in a strategic business partner role.
- Strong expertise in talent strategy, performance management, employee relations, and engagement.
- A problem-solver mindset—you anticipate challenges, develop solutions, and execute with confidence.
- Executive presence—comfortable advising and coaching senior leaders.
- Exceptional communication skills, with a track record of storytelling and influencing at all levels.
- A passion for people—balancing business needs with employee advocacy.
- Experience with HR compliance, employment law, and best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; SHRM or HRCI certification a plus.
At World 50 Group, we believe HR is a critical driver of business success. This is a unique opportunity to shape the people strategy of a growing global organization while being deeply connected to the teams you support. If you’re excited about making a tangible impact, driving cultural transformation, and working alongside passionate leaders—this is the role for you.
Company Overview
World 50 Group comprises private peer communities that empower CEOs and C-level executives from globally esteemed organizations to discover groundbreaking ideas, share invaluable experiences, and cultivate meaningful relationships. The busiest officer-level executives and their most promising future leaders trust World 50 Group to facilitate collaboration, conversation, and counsel on the topics most crucial to leading, redefining, and growing modern enterprises. Membership is by invitation only.
Our purpose is to accelerate the success of our members and their organizations. It comprises highly curious associates who consider it a privilege to help leaders stay ahead.
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our values to serve the unique individual and to build inclusive and diverse communities of purpose.
