Director, HR Business Partnering
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
We're looking for an HRBP Director who rolls up their sleeves. Not a strategist who hands work downstream. Not a consultant who surfaces insight and moves on. Someone who stays in the room, does the work, and is the person our senior leaders call when things get hard.
You'll partner directly with functional leaders across EMEA — coaching them, challenging them, and being genuinely present in the day-to-day complexity of running high-performing teams across multiple markets.
Reporting to the EMEA CPO.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Be present with leaders — not a layer above them
- Build deep, trusted relationships with senior leaders; be their first call, not a last resort
- Show up in the detail — org decisions, difficult conversations, team dynamics — not just the set-piece moments
- Own your outcomes end-to-end, partnering closely with CoEs and People Operations to deliver — but never using them as a reason to step back
Drive performance, not programmes
- Help leaders set high standards and hold them — with pace and without ambiguity
- Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and pipeline work that actually influence decisions
- Spot and address underperformance early; don't wait for it to become a crisis
- Navigate EMEA employment law with confidence, knowing when to engage legal counsel and when to act
- Balance commercial pragmatism with compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Coach, don't just advise
- Work hands-on with senior leaders to improve how they lead, give feedback, and build their teams
- Drive capability where it's needed, not just where it's easy
Shape the org — then make it work
- Lead org design work through to implementation, not just the deck
- Drive change initiatives with pace; see them through to adoption
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- A track record of doing — not just directing — HR work at senior level in fast-paced environments
- Skilled at working across CoEs (Talent Acquisition, L&D, Reward) and People Operations to get things done — influencing without authority and making partnerships genuinely productive
- Deep personal experience running complex ER cases across EMEA jurisdictions (working knowledge of labour law; comfortable knowing when to engage counsel)
- A reputation for being visible, trusted, and direct with senior stakeholders
- Strong coaching capability — you've demonstrably made leaders better
- Comfort with ambiguity and matrix organisations; you create clarity, you don't wait for it
- Bias for action and low tolerance for unnecessary process
WHAT THIS ISN'T
This is not a role for someone who delegates execution to their team and focuses on strategy. If your instinct is to build a centre of excellence and step back, this probably isn't the right fit. We need someone who is energised by being close to the work — and who makes our CoEs and People Operations teams more effective by being a strong, demanding partner to them.
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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