Responsibilities:
As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:
• Drive enterprise-wide talent strategy by partnering with the ELT and senior leaders to align workforce planning, organizational design and leadership development with Sunrise’s long-term business goals
• Serve as a strategic advisor to ELT members and department heads, offering insight and influence on complex talent decisions, leadership effectiveness and organizational change
• Lead and inspire a high-performing HR team, providing direction, development and coaching to HR Generalists and office services professionals in support of operational excellence and optimal employee experience
• Champion people-centric initiatives across corporate and geographically dispersed teams, ensuring equity in engagement, communication and performance management practices
• Architect organizational effectiveness solutions, including job design, team structure and workforce optimization, to increase agility, alignment and capability across the organization
• Design and deliver engagement strategies tailored for both on-site and remote team members to build connection, morale and a sense of shared purpose
• Steer cultural transformation efforts by promoting Sunrise’s mission, values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) through leadership modeling and scalable engagement strategies
• Oversee complex employee relations matters, focusing on risk mitigation, legal compliance and consistency in policy application, in close collaboration with Legal and Compliance teams
• Advise on critical workforce transitions, including reductions in force, severance planning and adverse impact analyses, balancing business needs with people impact
• Lead proactive compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to federal, state and local employment laws as well as internal policy frameworks while continuously monitoring emerging legislation to translate regulatory shifts into actionable HR policy
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met
• Perform other duties as assigned
Core Competencies:
• Demonstrated success aligning enterprise-wide talent strategies with business goals, serving as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and senior leaders in driving high-impact outcomes in performance, engagement, and organizational growth
• Proven expertise in leading large-scale transformation efforts, including workforce planning, organizational design and structural optimization, with a strong focus on agility, risk management and business continuity
• Deep knowledge of federal and multi-state labor law, regulatory frameworks, and internal policy application, with a record of resolving high-stakes team member relations matters and proactively advising on legal and reputational risk
• Skilled in designing and executing enterprise engagement strategies that embed values, advance DEIB goals and foster cultural consistency across hybrid and geographically dispersed teams
• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire high-performing HR teams while partnering cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Finance and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver scalable, people-centric solutions
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field required; Master’s degree or advanced HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred
• Minimum of ten years of progressive Human Resources experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR Business Partner or Director-level capacity, supporting executive leaders and geographically dispersed teams
• Demonstrated success in partnering with C-suite leaders and functional executives to drive enterprise-wide talent strategy, workforce planning and cultural transformation
• Exceptional organizational, analytical and decision-making abilities, with a consistent ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution
• Extensive knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws, with a track record of navigating complex employee relations and advising on high-impact organizational decisions
• Strong consultative and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence and lead through change at all organizational levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience facilitating leadership presentations, strategic planning discussions and critical stakeholder alignment