Senior People Business Partner, Thrive
$115-135k
Office located in Woburn, MA
NextGen technology outsourcing provider
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NextGen technology outsourcing provider
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$115-135k
Office located in Woburn, MA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be recognized as the leading technology service provider to the Mid-Market and sophisticated SMB clientele around the world.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years of experience as a People Business Partner in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- HR Knowledge – Working understanding of core HR areas such as:
- HR advisory and business partnership
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Performance management and career development
- Training and development program delivery
- Organizational development and change management
- Global & Remote Experience:
- Experience working with a global workforce, including remote and distributed teams; working knowledge of Canadian employment a major plus
- Ability to navigate cultural nuance, employment regulations, and regional compliance requirements
- Interpersonal & Analytical Skills:
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Skilled at building trust and credibility across all levels of the organization
- Able to utilize critical thinking to guide decision-making
- Capable of handling sensitive issues with discretion, diplomacy, and care
- Mindset & Agility:
- Able to pivot quickly and confidently — you can go from 0 to 60 mph when priorities shift
- Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy solving complex, people-related challenges
- Committed to with demonstrated behaviors aligning to our core values (People, Customers, Attitude, Ownership)
What the job involves
- We’re hiring a hands-on People Business Partner based in Massachusetts (with the ability to work out of the Woburn, MA office as needed) to support our managers and empower employees across the U.S. As we continue to build and grow, this role will play a key part in shaping the employee experience
- Reporting to the VP of Talent and People Business Partners, you'll help lead and deliver people initiatives that foster engagement, development, and a strong, inclusive culture
- As part of our People Business Partner Team, you’ll work closely with leaders and employees to support Thrive’s growth and help make it a great place to work
- Reporting to the VP, Talent and People Business Partners, you’ll contribute to key People initiatives around talent assessment, management, employee engagement and experience
- You’re someone who enjoys jumping in to help, solving problems, and making a positive impact
- You bring a collaborative spirit, a willingness to learn, and a can-do attitude to everything you do
- Help Thrive Become Future-Ready
- You'll take a hands-on consultative approach to solving problems and supporting organizational success by:
- Acting as a talent advisor for leaders and employees — connecting business goals to people strategies
- Helping leaders make better decisions and build high-performing, resilient teams
- Applying structured problem-solving and data-informed insights (both qualitative and quantitative) to guide decisions
- Supporting leaders with organizational design — helping to ensure teams are structured with the right roles and skillsets to support business objectives
- Build a Competitive, Scalable Organization
- You’ll contribute to delivering and scaling core talent programs that align with Thrive’s evolving needs, including:
- Supporting leaders in setting clear goals, coaching teams, and developing talent
- Helping deliver talent programs around mentorship, performance management, coaching, and career development
- Guiding leaders and teams through organizational change, helping them stay aligned and resilient through growth
- Create an Exceptional Employee Experience
- Thrive’s culture is core to our success — and you’ll play a key role in nurturing it by:
- Offering insights and recommendations on cultural and engagement initiatives
- Supporting implementation of programs focused on employee wellbeing, DEI, and overall talent management
- Acting as a trusted partner to resolve conflict, foster positive employee relations, and minimize unwanted turnover
- Delivering and supporting People processes that matter most to our teams and culture
- Drive Operational Excellence & Compliance
- You’ll also be a key contributor to how we scale and support smart, compliant People operations:
- Provide support and guidance on local employment compliance
- Helping to evolve and improve People-related processes and systems as Thrive continues to grow
Our take
Founded in 2001 as an IT service, Thrive has grown into an end-to-end solution for cybersecurity and Cloud offerings, helping businesses to evolve digitally and securely. Its services are used by the aerospace, social housing, education, retail and other industries.
Thrive has expanded its operations across North America, the Asia-Pacific, and Europe through more than 20 strategic acquisitions. Although it operates in a crowded field of customer experience and digital transformation companies, its numerous awards and robust portfolio have sustained its success for over two decades.
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Company benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Paid Annual Leave and Holidays
- 401K and Company Match
- A Learning Company
- Smart and Diverse Environment
- Annual Company Events
- Flexible Schedules
- New Employee Referral Program
Company HQ
Foxborough, MA
Leadership
Bill McLaughlin
(CEO & Board Member)Bill previously co-founded The Jillian Fund where he served as the Chairman of the Board for 11 years. He also served as a Senior VP of Strategic & Major Accounts at Kaseya and as EVP & CTO of Managed Services at Atlantic Tomorrow's Office.
Scott Steele
(COO)Prior to joining Thrive in 2024, Scott spent 9 years at HP as VP & Head of Systems & Infrastructure, Contractual Systems, and Managed Services Systems, Digital & Transformation Organization. Before that he spent over 2 years at Hewlett-Packard as a Senior Director of Managed Services, WW Service Deliver & Infrastructure.
Michael Gray
(CTO & VP of Technology)Michael joined Thrive in 2007 as a Director of Network Operations, moving into the role of VP of Technology in 2016 before adding CTO to his title in 2017.
Joe Waleck
(CRO)Joe joined Thrive in 2023 as CCO, moving into the role of CSO in 2024 and CRO in 2025. Prior to this, he spent nearly 16 years at Presidio as the VP of Sales, 2 years at Cisco Systems as a Key Account Manager, and nearly 5 years at AT&T as a Client Business Manager.
Kristina O'Connell
(CMO)Kristina joined Thrive in 2023 as an EVP of Marketing before moving into the role of CMO in 2024. Previously, she founded acorn and served as a VP of Corporate Affairs & Marketing at Dascena.
Kimberly Saturley
(CPO)Prior to joining Thrive in 2025, Kimberly spent 4 years at Aqua Security as the Head of Americas & Global GTM HR, VP of People (American & Global GTM), and Chief HR Officer. She also served as the CPO at Medicus Healthcare Solutions and as Director of HR at Zerto.
Prior to joining Thrive in 2025, Nicholas was the Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary at Transfix, VP & Deputy General Counsel at Advance and Counsel, Corporate Department at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.
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