Principal, HRBP, Converse, EMEA

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

The Principal HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic HR partner for the EMEA region within Converses sharpened operating model. The role partners with regional leaders to activate people and talent strategies that support business priorities strengthen organizational effectiveness and enhance the teammate experience.

As a trusted advisor the HRBP brings regional insights to business and HR leaders coaches leaders through change and helps drive talent culture and organizational outcomes. Working closely with Global Business HR GEO HR teams Centers of Excellence and People Solutions this role ensures people strategies are aligned locally relevant and executed with excellence.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Significant HR Business Partner experience in a complex matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Experience leading organizational change and transformation.
• Expertise in talent planning organization effectiveness performance management and leadership development.
• Strong judgment executive communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance global alignment with regional business needs.

The Key Capabilities needed to succeed in this position are:

• Business & Financial Acumen
• Organization Effectiveness & Change Leadership
• Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
• Leadership Coaching
• Influence & Matrix Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Communication
• Culture & Engagement Leadership

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

People & Talent Strategy

Translate business priorities into people plans that enable growth organizational health and leadership effectiveness. Support workforce planning talent reviews succession planning and development strategies for the region.

Organizational Effectiveness

Partner with leaders to strengthen organization design team effectiveness decision-making and ways of working. Help leaders successfully land and sustain Converses sharpened operating model.

Leadership Coaching

Provide coaching and counsel to regional leaders on talent performance change leadership and team effectiveness. Act as a trusted thought partner and challenge leaders when needed to drive better outcomes.

Change & Culture

Support leaders through organizational change while fostering an inclusive engaging and high-performing culture. Use teammate insights to identify opportunities and drive meaningful action.

HR Ecosystem Leadership

Partner across Business HR People Solutions Employee Relations Talent Total Rewards Talent Acquisition and other HR teams to deliver integrated solutions and elevate the employee experience.

Application deadline: 29 August 2026