HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner 

HR Consulting Team 

Full-Time 

Boston, MA or Springfield, MA

The Opportunity: 

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will join the HR Consulting team and lead the development and implementation of people strategies that enable successful execution of business priorities. In this role, you will provide strategic and consultative HR support to aligned business leaders. 

You will leverage your expertise across core HR disciplines—including compensation, benefits, learning, DE&I, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations—to deliver both strategic guidance and executional support. You will partner with leadership during business planning to shape and implement talent strategies aligned to business objectives, while collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver integrated solutions. 

Your ability to influence leaders, translate business needs into actionable HR strategies, and drive outcomes will be key to success. This role supports senior business leaders across assigned client groups. 

The Team: 

The HR Business Partner team is a highly consultative group of HR professionals focused on developing and delivering end-to-end talent strategies that drive business performance and organizational outcomes. 

The Impact: 

Investing in the Organization 

• Serve as an active participant and influencer in business strategy and planning discussions 

• Leverage data and insights to inform and advise on all aspects of the talent ecosystem 

Brokering Knowledge 

• Partner with HR COEs to deliver solutions that support business priorities 

• Share business insights with HR partners to strengthen enterprise-wide business acumen 

Talent Management 

• Contribute to and execute holistic talent strategies aligned to business needs 

• Drive ongoing talent pipeline discussions to ensure readiness for current and future roles 

• Partner with leaders to advance internal talent mobility across teams and functions 

Organizational Effectiveness 

• Lead organizational design discussions to align structure, roles, and processes with business priorities 

• Partner with leaders to develop action plans that improve engagement and organizational effectiveness 

Inclusion 

• Embed inclusion across all talent practices and employee experiences 

• Build cultural competence and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders 

• Champion inclusive leadership behaviors to strengthen team performance and culture 

The Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources, including consultative HRBP experience 

The Ideal Qualifications 

• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, with 5+ years in an HRBP role 

• Experience supporting complex or multi-functional business groups 

• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills 

• Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence at the executive level 

• Understanding of compensation practices and programs 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Proactive, adaptable leader with a growth mindset and ability to drive transformation 

What You Can Expect at MassMutual  

MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect: 

• Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes  

• A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed   

• Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time  

• Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization  

• A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset