What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior HR Business Partner position at Uniti Group Inc.?
Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.
With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.
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About The Role
As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will report to the Director-Human Resources and work as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, accountable for translating business strategy into integrated people plans that drive performance, engagement, and culture. This role leads complex organizational initiatives using data-driven insights to influence decisions, and partners across the HR organization and business leaders in workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, compensation governance, and employee relations.
What You’ll Do
Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier
The starting compensation range for this job is $76,100 to $99,900.
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Our Benefits
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.
With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.
_________________________________________________________
About The Role
As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will report to the Director-Human Resources and work as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, accountable for translating business strategy into integrated people plans that drive performance, engagement, and culture. This role leads complex organizational initiatives using data-driven insights to influence decisions, and partners across the HR organization and business leaders in workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, compensation governance, and employee relations.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the primary HR advisor to senior leaders, converting business goals into actionable strategies and measurable plans.
- Lead ongoing workforce planning during restructurings, transformations, and integrations; build communication and adoption plans with stakeholders.
- Drive talent reviews, succession planning, bench-strength strategies, and internal mobility in partnership with L&D.
- Coach leaders on performance management, delivering effective feedback and creating actionable development plans.
- Analyze engagement and manager effectiveness data; build and track action plans to improve inclusion, engagement, and team performance.
- Partner with Corporate Communications to craft messaging that supports culture and change adoption.
- Partner with Compensation and Finance on offers, promotions, market adjustments, and job leveling decisions; ensure adherence to approval requirements and governance.
- Provide expert guidance on complex ER matters; ensure consistent application of policies and employment laws.
- Partner with Legal on sensitive investigations and escalations; proactively mitigate risk.
- Use Dayforce data to analyze trends (attrition, diversity, hiring velocity, performance distribution); translate insights into recommendations and actions.
- Ensure data integrity and timely completion of performance reviews and merit cycles.
- Champion process adherence, policy compliance, and approval protocols.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field; master’s preferred or equivalent experience.
- 8–10 years progressive HR experience; 5 years as an HRBP supporting senior leaders.
- Experience working in organization design, workforce planning, and change management.
- Skills driving performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, leadership coaching.
- Able to effectively collaborate with compensation on job leveling, market benchmarking, and governance.
- Expertise in employee relations case management with Legal partnership.
- HR analytics fluency; ability to convert insights into decisions and outcomes.
- Executive presence and strong influence/stakeholder management.
- Strategic thinking paired with hands-on execution.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and consulting skills.
- Project management and ability to juggle multiple initiatives.
- SHRM-CP/SCP or HRCI PHR/SPHR preferred.
Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier
The starting compensation range for this job is $76,100 to $99,900.
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Our Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K Plan
- Health & Flexible Savings Account
- Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
- Educational Assistance Plan
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.
Salary : $76,100 - $99,900