Vanguard

Senior Director – HR Business Partner

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerVanguard
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted19 Aug 2026

We areseekingastrategic and influential Senior Director - HR BusinessPartnertosupport a senior executive leading Vanguard’s Enterprise AI and Engineering Platforms organization. In this highly visible role, you will shape talent strategy, strengthen leadership capability, and guide organizational evolution across the teams responsible for advancing Vanguard's AI agenda, enterprise data architecture, and engineering platforms. You will help build the workforce and leadership capabilities needed to accelerate innovation, engineering excellence, and enterprise transformation.

WhatYou’llDo

Partner with the technology executive to define and executemulti‑yeartalent strategies supporting enterprise AI, engineering platforms, and scaled technology capabilities.

Partner with leaders driving Vanguard's AI strategy, enterprise data capabilities, and engineering platforms to ensure the organization has the talent, leadership, and operating modelsrequiredfor long term success.

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Provide executive-level coaching and shape workforce strategies that advance engineering excellence, strengthen technical leadership, and build critical AI, data, and platform capabilities.

Lead organizational design efforts that align structure, capabilities, and decision-making with Vanguard's enterprise AI strategy, data architecture, and platform transformation priorities.

Usedata‑driveninsights to shape workforce decisions, address risk, and enhance organizational health.

Drive the delivery of core HR processes and partner closely with HR centers of excellence to ensure an integrated, seamless experience.

Support cultural evolution and change management initiatives across rapidly transforming technology teams.

WhatWe’reLooking For

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, withdemonstratedsuccess supporting senior executives in large, complex organizations.

Experience partnering with technology or engineering leaders preferred.

Expertisein organizational design, succession planning, workforce strategy, and executive coaching.

Ability to influence senior leaders,operateinhigh‑ambiguityenvironments, and navigatelarge‑scaletransformation.

Bachelor’s degreerequired; advanced degree preferred.

Join Us
Make a meaningful impact at the intersection ofAI, data, engineering, and talent. Help shape the future of Vanguard's Enterprise AI & Engineering Platforms organization by building the leadership, workforce capabilities, and culture that power innovation, engineering excellence, and enterprise success.

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Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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