Senior Regional HR Business Partner, Americas
Job Summary
We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.
We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Regional HR Business Partner for the Americas, and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. This will be a hybrid role so splitting your time between your home office and our Burlington MA headquarters.
The Senior Regional HRBP is a trusted advisor to leaders and managers across the U.S. and Canada, aligning people strategies with business priorities and regional needs. This role combines strategic partnership with strong operational execution across employee relations, manager effectiveness, engagement, HR program implementation, compliance, and organizational change.
What you will do in the role:
Business and Regional Success
- Build strong relationships with regional leaders, managers, Global HRBPs and HR COEs to understand business priorities, identify people-related needs, and recommend practical solutions.
- Coach leaders and managers to drive accountability, execute business priorities, strengthen team effectiveness, and address organizational challenges.
- Partner across global and regional HR teams to plan and execute complex HR programs and initiatives through strong collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. employment practices
Employee Engagement & Support
- Analyze regional and country-level engagement results, identify themes, share insights with HR and business leaders, and support targeted action planning.
- Lead or contribute to site, regional, and virtual HR activities that support connection, engagement, and employee experience.
Leader/Manager Effectiveness
- Coach managers and leaders on individual and team effectiveness, employee engagement and performance management; facilitate team effectiveness and manager assimilation sessions as needed.
Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Serve as the primary regional point of contact for the organizations you support for complex employee relations matters, providing guidance to leaders and managers on policies, procedures, investigations, conflict resolution, and risk mitigation. Advise HR Services organization on employee support in these areas.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, Global HRBPs, and other internal teams on employment-related matters, ensuring consistent and thoughtful resolution.
- Advise leaders and managers on performance management, including underperformance, documentation, corrective action, and follow-through.
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Play a key role in acquisition execution, including organizational integration, employment onboarding, change management, and regional readiness, working in close collaboration with the Global HRBP.
HR Organizational Excellence
- Mentor HR team members by sharing regional expertise, best practices, and practical guidance for navigating complex cases and responsibilities.
- Act as an advisor and escalation point for HR Services on regional transactional and operational HR matters.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, programs, and employee experiences; lead improvements owned by the BP team and provide feedback to partner teams.
- Support company efforts to incorporate AI and other tools into HR practices and day-to-day work.
Your background
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience as a Regional HR Business Partner or in a comparable HRBP role supporting leaders, managers and employees across multiple locations or jurisdictions.
Experience partnering with global HR teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver HR programs, resolve issues, and support business priorities.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with leaders and managers at multiple levels and provide sound, practical HR guidance.
Strong experience managing complex employee relations and performance matters with sound judgment, discretion, and risk awareness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and tailor messages for different audiences.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a broader team.
Curiosity and openness to exploring how AI and emerging tools can improve HR effectiveness and your day-to-day work.
Base Salary Range: $118,000 - $125,000
This position is also eligible to participate in our performance-based annual corporate bonus plan. Final base compensation is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, education, demonstrable experience, and allowance for future and continued salary growth.
If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.
What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
- Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
- Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
Together,
We Make Progress
Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!
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