People Experience Business Partner

We are a leading ERP software and solutions provider to dealers and rental companies of heavy equipment. We specialize in working with the construction, mining, forestry, material handling, and agriculture industries. We aim to be the ERP thought leader in our space and a trusted IT advisor to all dealers and rental companies. Today, we have over 700 employee associates, offices on four continents, and customers in over 20 countries. We are privately held, and our headquarters are in beautiful Cary, NC. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team and help us aggressively grow our North American footprint for both our on-premises and 100% cloud-based ERP solutions.

Position Overview

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced People Experience Business Partner (PEBP) to provide thought leadership and coaching to leaders and employees.  As a strategic and trusted advisor to leaders and employees, the People Experience Business Partner is responsible for shaping a connected, impactful employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. This role blends business partnership with culture, programs, and engagement work—ensuring that people strategies directly support organizational goals, high performance, and a healthy, inclusive culture. The PEBP partners closely with leaders to anticipate talent needs, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and deliver initiatives that drive engagement, growth, capability, and retention. Preferred location: Waltham, MA

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, talent priorities, and employee experience initiatives.
• Use people data and insights to guide decision-making and influence business outcomes.
• Diagnose team challenges and design solutions to improve performance, engagement, and development.
• Lead initiatives that elevate the end-to-end employee journey (onboarding, development, retention).
• Champion a culture of trust, belonging, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support leaders in performance management, goal setting, coaching, employee growth and succession planning.
• Provide confidential coaching and guidance to employees and leaders.
• Address employee concerns with fairness, empathy, and consistency while ensuring compliance with policies and employment legislation.
• Resolve issues using a proactive, partnership-oriented approach that protects both people and the business.
• Contribute to People Experience programs such as engagement surveys, onboarding, mentoring, recognition, and change management initiatives.
• Support integration activities for newly acquired teams or global expansions.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating programs and recommending enhancements.

Required Skills & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field – or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR, People Experience, or Business Partnering experience.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, employee relations, and employment legislation.
• Experience building trusted relationships with leaders at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Experience supporting multi-site, global organizations.

VitalEdge is an Equal Opportunity Employer